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The community is noticeably older than the rest of the state, with 24.3% of people aged 65 and over. While children under 15 make up 17.6% of the population, the typical resident is 46, which is far older than the Australian figure of 38.

Most people were born in Australia, though 15.4% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 90.3% of residents. While the 6.8% who use another language at home is higher than in similar areas, this is still far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion at 45.1%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is also common, accounting for 45.3% of residents.

The area is highly qualified, with 30.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. About 60.9% of residents completed Year 12, which is also higher than most similar areas.

Incomes are generally high, with 25.7% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical household income of $1,896 is a little above the national figure of $1,746.

Residents are generally healthier than most people in similar areas. Only 3.6% need help with daily activities, which is a little below the state average of 5.8%.

Community spirit is high, with 22.2% of people volunteering, well above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also spend significant time on unpaid housework and caring for children.

There are 3 First Nations people in the area. This small group is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 46, and they earn much more than most First Nations people across the state.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home and very few people living alone. About 60.4% of households are couples with children.

Housing is dominated by large, separate houses, with 100% of homes being detached and 92.4% having three or more bedrooms. A high 52.9% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. While there are more public transport stops than in similar areas, 0.0% of people use them to commute.

About 33.6% of residents moved here in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 6.3% of the population, which is lower than the state and national figures.

While 61% of adults are working or looking for work, full-time employment at 46.5% is far below the national average. Many residents work as professionals or managers, often in health or construction.

The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.1. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, or schools, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.