Upper Burringbar

The area is much older than most, with a typical age of 49 and a high proportion of seniors at 24.6%. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 10%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, and while 14.9% of people were born overseas, this is far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%.

English is the primary language here, as only 3.1% of people use another language at home, far below the national average of 22.3%.

A majority of the community reports having no religion at 56.1%, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

About 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the state average. Half of the residents have completed Year 12, also well below the national figure.

Household incomes are much lower than in most areas, with a typical weekly family income of $1,281, far below the national figure of $2,120.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.8% of the population, which is well above the state average of 8.0%.

Unpaid housework is more common than usual, with 28.2% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, well above the national figure.

There are 7 First Nations people in the area, whose typical personal income is $687, which is well above the national figure of $540.

Living arrangements vary, with 30.1% of people living alone and a higher than average 15.6% of families being one-parent households.

Every single home in the area is a separate house. Many are owned outright at 38.1%, which is well above the national figure of 31%.

Residents rely heavily on cars, as there are no public transport stops in the area and 0% of people commute using public transport.

The community is relatively stable, with only 27% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Job activity is low, with only 51.8% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate of 11.4% is well above the national figure of 5.1%.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0, as there are no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk.