Valley Heights

The area is noticeably older than the national figure, with 21.8% of residents aged 65 or over, which is well above the state and national averages.

While 14.0% of people were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas, this is far below the New South Wales and Australian averages.

English is the primary language for nearly everyone, with only 3.6% of residents using another language at home—far below the national figure.

A large proportion of the community identify as having no religion, at 43.1%, which is well above the figures for both the state and the nation.

The community is highly qualified; 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and 60.6% have completed Year 12, both of which are much higher than in most similar areas.

Incomes are very high here, with a typical family earning $2,506 a week and 31.4% of households bringing in $3,000 or more, well above the national average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 33.6% of residents, including 10.7% with a mental health condition.

Residents are active in their community, with 17.7% volunteering and 30.4% spending 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework, which is well above the national figure.

The First Nations population is small, with a typical age of 17, which is noticeably younger than the state and national averages.

Families tend to be larger here, with 59.7% being couples with children and fewer people living alone compared to other areas.

Housing is dominated by large separate houses, with 89.1% having three or more bedrooms and 44.8% owned outright, far above the state average.

While the area has many public transport stops, 41.5% of people drive to work and 37.5% work from home, which is far above the national average.

The population is very stable, as only 22.4% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Most of the workforce is in professional or managerial roles, with 62.6% of adults working or looking for work, slightly above the national figure.

Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, but the area is otherwise poorly served by walkable health services and shops.