Twelve Mile

The population is much older than the national figure, with no children or youth under 25 living here. About 71% of residents are married, and the typical age is 51, which is 13 years older than the Australian average.

This is a culturally uniform area where everyone was born in Australia. No residents were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 28%.

English is the only language used at home here, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6% for those using another language.

About 40% of people identify as Christian, while 36% report no religion, which is a little below the national figure of 38.9%.

Nearly half of residents completed Year 12, though this is far below the national average of 58.8%. Around 19% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical personal weekly income is $899, which is a little above the national figure. Notably, 14.3% of people earn over $2,000 a week, a rate much higher than in most similar areas.

Residents are in very good health, with only 16% having a long-term health condition. This is far below the national rate of 27.7%, and no one requires help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common here, with 28.6% of people pitching in, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%. Conversely, no one provides unpaid care for children.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded here. For those identifying as First Nations, personal income is among the highest at a typical $3,250 per week.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.2 people per dwelling. Most households consist of couples, and there are no one-parent families in the area.

The typical monthly home loan payment is $1,820, which is about the same as the national figure. Bedrooms are less crowded than in most areas, with 0.7 people per room.

This area has no public transport stops or routes, meaning residents rely entirely on private vehicles.

The community has seen significant movement, with 44% of people moving house in the last five years, which is well above the national average.

About 61.9% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure that is well above the New South Wales average of 58.7%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk. The terrain is also steeper than the state average.