Upper Horseshoe Creek

The area is far older than most, with the typical resident aged 52 and 24.6% of the population aged 65 or over. Conversely, 20.3% of residents are children under 15, which is a little above the national figure.

About 13.6% of people were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas but far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the main language for 87.3% of residents. While 7.6% use another language at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%, and no residents speak little or no English.

A huge majority of residents report no religion, at 61%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9% and is among the highest proportions for areas of this level.

About 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, though this is well below the state average of 27.8%. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV qualification, and 47.1% completed Year 12.

Incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,062 compared to the national figure of $1,746. Only 9.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 23.7% of people, which is well below the national average. Mental health conditions are slightly more common here than in the state, affecting 9.3% of residents.

Community spirit is high, with 24.8% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid housework is also very common, with 34.7% of people doing 15 or more hours a week.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, and the small number of First Nations residents has a typical personal income of just $75.

Families with children make up 55% of households, while 24.4% of people live alone. On average, there are 2.3 people per home, which is a little below the national average.

Housing is overwhelmingly detached houses, with 58.5% owned outright—far above the national figure of 31%. Rent is very low, with a typical weekly cost of $220.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as every home has at least one motor vehicle and there are no public transport stops or routes in the area.

This is a very stable population, with only 16.7% of residents moving house in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is 13.3%, which is well above the national figure of 5.1%. Many of those who work are employed in construction, education, or health services.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is quite steep.