White Rock

The typical resident is 38, which is much lower than most similar areas. Children under 15 make up 20.3% of the population, a figure a little above the national average, while seniors are less common here than in other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 8.6%, which is far below the national figure. Ancestry is predominantly Australian and English.

English is the primary language for 94.1% of the community. Only 3.8% use another language at home, which is far below the New South Wales average.

Religion remains a significant part of local life, with 71.9% of people identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

Residents are well-qualified, with 59.3% completing Year 12. While the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree is higher than in most similar areas, it remains well below the state average.

Household incomes are very high here, with 38.7% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure. The typical weekly family income is $2,847, which is well above the national average.

People needing help with daily activities make up 2.4% of the population, which is well below the national figure. Long-term health conditions are reported at a rate around the middle for similar areas.

Local participation is high, with 22.1% of people volunteering, well above the national average. Unpaid childcare is also more common here than in most other areas.

There are 16 First Nations people in the area. While their typical personal income is well below the national figure, their household income is among the highest for similar areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per household. The community is dominated by couples with children, who make up 74% of all families.

The area is almost entirely made up of detached houses, 99.5% of which are separate dwellings. Most homes are large, with 96.2% having three or more bedrooms, and 47.6% are owned outright.

Cars are essential here, as 0% of homes have no motor vehicle and the drive time to the city is very long. Only 0.8% of people use public transport for their commute.

The area has seen significant movement, with 26.1% of residents being recent arrivals from overseas, a figure far above the national average.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of 2.5%, which is a little below the national figure. Many residents work in education, health, or professional roles.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.