Willow Vale

The population is far older than the national figure, with children under 15 making up only 4.1% of the community. This is a high-age area where 28.8% of people are aged 65 or over, which is far above the New South Wales average.

Residents are exclusively Australian-born, meaning there are no overseas-born people living here. This is far below both state and national figures.

English is the only language spoken in the home, which is far below the New South Wales average where 26.6% of people use another language.

Nearly half of the community (49.3%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

The area is well-qualified, with 26.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is about the same as the national figure.

Typical household income is $1,833 a week, which is about the same as the New South Wales average. However, 15.6% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is well above the national figure.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 41.1% of people, which is far above the national average. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 26%.

A high number of residents have served in the Defence Force (6.8%), which is well above the national figure. Volunteering is also common, with 18.8% of people participating.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes are generally larger than average, with 2.6 people per household. Most are family homes, as only 16.7% of people live alone, which is well below the national average.

Every home here is a separate house, and 100% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is non-existent, with 40% of homes owned outright and the rest held with a mortgage.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute. Half of the working population works from home, which is far above the national figure of 21%.

About 32.4% of the population has moved house in the last five years, which is well below the national average of 40.7%.

Unemployment is non-existent at 0.0%. Many residents work in professional or technical roles, though the full-time employment rate is far below the national figure.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no grocery stores, health services, or public transport stops within a 15-minute walk.