Tregeagle

Residents are far older than the national figure, with seniors aged 65 and over making up 23.4% of the population. About 3% of the community identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is about the same as the state average.

The community is predominantly Australian-born, with only 11.2% born overseas—far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%. Those with overseas ancestry most commonly cite English, Irish, or Scottish roots.

English is the primary language for 93.9% of people, and very few use another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common affiliation at 62.4%. Those reporting no religion make up 31.5% of the population, which is a little below the state average.

The area is well-qualified, with 28.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. While a higher proportion than most areas have completed Year 12, this is still well below the state average of 58.9%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,955, which is a little above the national figure. High earners are common here, with 13.7% of people earning $2,000 or more each week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.3% of residents. This is consistent with the older population, as 7.2% of people need help with daily activities.

Community spirit is evident in high volunteer rates, at 22.4%, which is well above the national figure. Many residents also provide unpaid care or do significant amounts of housework.

First Nations residents in Tregeagle have a typical personal income of $1,374, which is far above both the state and national figures. The typical age for this group is 36, much higher than most similar areas.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with an average of 2.7 people per household. Only 15.2% of people live alone, which is far below the national average of 25.6%.

Housing is dominated by large, detached homes, with 93.7% having three or more bedrooms. A huge 53.8% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, with 0% of people using public transport to commute. Every single home in the community owns at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, as only 28% of people moved in the last five years. This is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Employment is strong, with 64.1% of adults working or looking for work and a very low unemployment rate of 1.3%. Many residents work in healthcare or agriculture, and 27.1% work from home.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.