Upper Fine Flower

Children under 15 make up 21.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. While the typical resident is 44, seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here than in most other areas.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. Those with listed ancestry are mostly Australian, English, or Scottish.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national figure for linguistic diversity.

People with no religion make up 45.7% of the population, a figure well above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41.3%.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 38.2% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 58.9%.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level; the typical personal weekly income is $444, far below the national figure of $805. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 32.6% of people living with a long-term condition. About 10.9% of residents need help with daily activities, which is well above the state average.

Volunteering is very common, with 24.3% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. However, far fewer people provide unpaid care for children or perform heavy housework compared to most areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

The area is dominated by couples with children, who make up 77.3% of families. This helps explain why the population of children is so high, though households are slightly smaller than the national average.

Housing costs are very low; the typical weekly rent is $200, and typical monthly home-loan payments are $500, both of which are far below state averages.

The area has no public transport routes or stops, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.

Residents are less likely to move than those in other parts of the state, with 27.3% moving in the last five years compared to the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 43.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.