Toolijooa

The typical resident is 47, making the area far older than the state and national averages. However, it is also home to many children, with 21.4% of the population under 15, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 5.8% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common.

English is the primary language here, with 97.1% speaking it only. This means far fewer people use another language at home compared to the New South Wales average.

About 39.8% of people report having no religion, which is well above the state average and similar to the national figure. Christianity is the most common faith at 54.4%.

The community is well qualified, with 30.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national average, and 62.7% of residents have completed Year 12.

Toolijooa is a high-earning area where the typical family income of $3,583 per week is far above the national figure. Weekly personal incomes are also higher than in most similar areas.

While long-term health and mental health conditions are much lower than most areas, 7.8% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the state average.

Volunteerism is very high here, with 27% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. There is also a high rate of unpaid care and housework compared to other areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is lower than most similar areas.

Families are common, with 58.1% being couples with children. Households are slightly larger than the national average, with 2.7 people per home.

Every home is a separate house, and 66.7% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. However, those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $3,250, among the highest for this level.

The area is very car-dependent, as 42% of people work from home and no one uses public transport to commute. Every household has at least one motor vehicle.

About 31% of the population moved into the area in the last five years, which is well below the national average.

Working or looking for work is more common here than in the state average, though the unemployment rate is much higher than most areas at 8.9%.

Toolijooa is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no public transport, parks, or shops within a 15-minute walk.