Waterfall

The community is slightly older than the national figure, with a typical age of 41. Children are well represented, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 3.8%, which is higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia (84.1%), meaning the proportion of overseas-born people is far below the New South Wales figure. Australian, English, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 92.1% of the community. While 6.1% of people use another language at home, this is far below the state and national figures.

A large proportion of the community has no religion (44.6%), which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 46.4%.

Education levels are higher than in many similar areas, though the 18.3% of adults with a bachelor degree is well below the state average. Many residents hold Certificate III or IV qualifications.

Typical incomes are much higher than most similar areas, with a typical weekly household income of $2,232. Nearly 30% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is well above the national figure.

More people here live with a long-term health condition (30.8%) compared to the state average. This includes mental health conditions, which are much more common here than in most similar areas.

Unpaid work is very common here, with much higher rates of people caring for children and providing general unpaid care compared to national figures. About 15.6% of the community are volunteers.

First Nations residents in Waterfall are noticeably younger than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 19. Their typical personal income is also far above the national figure.

Families are larger here than in most areas, with 3.0 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 63% of households are couples with children and very few people live alone.

The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 84.3% of homes having three or more bedrooms. While 36% of homes are owned outright, typical monthly mortgage payments are much higher than in most similar areas.

Public transport use for commuting is among the highest for its level, though the walk to the nearest stop is much longer than in most areas. Working from home is also common, at 27.2%.

The community is very stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state and national averages. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

More adults are working or looking for work (64.7%) than in most similar areas. The unemployment rate of 2.6% is a little below the national figure, with many residents working in healthcare and retail.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with no residents within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services. However, most homes are within a short walk of a park or school.