Trentham Cliffs

The community is noticeably older than the national average, with 27.1% of people aged 65 and over. It also has a significant First Nations population of 7.1%, which is well above the figures for New South Wales and Australia.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 15.3% were born overseas, a figure higher than in most similar areas. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the primary language for 81.2% of the community. While 7.1% use another language at home, which is higher than in similar areas, everyone in the community speaks some English.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 31.8% report no religion. This figure for those with no religion is well below the national average.

The area is better qualified than many similar spots, with 52.9% of people completing Year 12 and 17.4% holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is still well below the New South Wales average.

Typical household income is $1,625 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. While personal income is higher than in most similar areas, those earning $3,000 or more a week are far fewer than in the rest of the state.

Mental health conditions are a little more common here than across Australia, affecting 10.6% of people. However, those needing help with daily activities are fewer than in most areas.

Volunteering is exceptionally high here, with 33.3% of people helping out—far above the national figure. Many residents also provide unpaid care for children, which is much higher than in most areas.

First Nations residents are far older than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 31. While household incomes for this group are higher than most, typical personal income is much lower.

Homes here tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per home and very few people living alone. Most households consist of couples, with 56.5% including children.

The area is dominated by detached houses, with 100% of homes being separate houses and all of them having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, with 68% of homes owned outright.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes available. Almost every home has at least one vehicle, and 40% have four or more.

The population is relatively stable, with 30.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the New South Wales and national averages.

A large portion of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. While 72.5% of adults are working or looking for work—far above the national figure—full-time employment is much lower than in most areas.

The area is strictly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.