Valentine

The area is noticeably older than the rest of Australia, with 23.5% of people aged 65 and over. While children under 15 make up 19.0% of the population, those in de facto relationships are much less common here than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 11.1% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 94.0% of the community. Only 4.0% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the New South Wales and national averages.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion (43.5%), which is well above the national figure. Christianity remains the most common religious affiliation at 51.2%.

The community is well-qualified, with 27.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is much higher than in most similar areas and about the same as the state average.

Wealth is a standout feature here; 32.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the national figure. The typical weekly family income of $2,462 is also much higher than in most other areas.

A higher number of residents live with a long-term health condition (31.9%) compared to the national figure. Arthritis is the most common long-term condition reported.

Family and care duties are prominent, as 33.4% of people provide unpaid childcare, a rate well above the national average. Unpaid care and housework are also more common here than in most areas.

There are 122 First Nations people in the area. This community sees much higher household and personal incomes than the national average, and an unemployment rate of 5.1%, which is well below the national figure.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per household. The area is dominated by families, as 60.2% of households are couples with children, while only 18.0% of people live alone.

The suburb is mostly made up of separate houses, and 48.8% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Most homes are large, with 91.6% having three or more bedrooms.

Cars are essential, as 52.1% of people drive to work and only 0.1% use public transport. However, the area is well-served by bus stops, with most homes within a 3-minute walk of one.

The population is relatively stable, with 30.0% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals are also far less common than across Australia.

About 62.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is a little above the national figure. The most common industries for local workers are health care and social assistance.

While residents live very close to parks and public transport, the area is mostly car-dependent. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk for any home.