Windera

The community is much younger than most areas, with children under 15 making up 22.3% of the population. While the typical resident is 41, seniors aged 65 and over are well below the state and national figures at 10.6%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower percentage of overseas-born people (9.2%) than the state average. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Scottish.

English is the primary language for 95.5% of the community. This is far below the state and national figures for people using another language at home, which stand at only 4.1%.

Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 61.6%. Those reporting no religion make up 32.9%, which is about the same as the New South Wales average.

Windera is highly qualified, with 37.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. A very high 77.3% of residents have completed Year 12.

Household wealth is very high, with 52.8% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. Typical personal weekly income is $1,095, which is well above the national figure.

The population is generally healthy, with a long-term health condition rate of 18.8%, which is well below the state and national figures. Only 1.7% of people need help with daily activities.

Family care is a priority here, as the proportion of people doing unpaid housework or caring for children is much higher than in most areas. About 20% of the community also volunteers.

There are 11 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical household income of $3,250 is far above the state and national figures.

Families are typically large, with 3.2 people per home and a high rate of couples with children. Very few people live alone, at just 3.4%.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 91% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, at only 4.5%, though typical weekly rents are far above the national figure.

Car use is essential, as every household has at least one motor vehicle. Public transport is almost non-existent, with no stops or routes serving the area.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.2% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The area has a very strong attachment to the workforce, with 78.4% of adults working or looking for work. Unemployment is non-existent at 0.0%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.