Tuntable Creek

The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the national figure. While seniors make up about 17%, there is a higher than usual proportion of children under 15, at 20%.

Most people were born in Australia, but 17.2% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 77.2% of the community. While more people here use another language at home compared to similar areas, the proportion is still far below the New South Wales average.

A large majority of residents have no religion, at 54.9%. This is far above the national figure and much higher than in most other areas.

The area is well-qualified, with 34.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the state average. However, the rate of people completing Year 12 is well below the national figure.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the typical weekly household earning $1,125. This is far below the New South Wales typical income of $2,185.

Residents generally have fewer long-term health conditions than the national average, with 60% reporting none at all. About 8.8% of people have a mental health condition, which is about the same as the state average.

Volunteering is very common here, with 36% of people pitching in, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children and housework is also much higher than in most areas.

There are six First Nations people in the area, and the typical age is 16, which is far younger than the national figure of 24.

One-parent families are very common at 28.7%, far above the state average. Conversely, 32.1% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure.

Home ownership is high, with 50% of homes owned outright, far above the state average. Typical weekly rents are $213, which is far below the New South Wales figure of $420.

Every home has at least one motor vehicle, and 28% of people work from home, which is well above the national average. While there are many bus stops, no one uses public transport to commute.

The community is relatively stable, as 30.2% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the state average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is far below the national figure at 32.3%, and the unemployment rate of 7.5% is a little above the state average. Many residents work in health, education, or hospitality.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.5. Steep slopes and a total lack of nearby groceries, schools, or health services make walking impractical for most daily needs.