Yanderra

Yanderra is noticeably younger than most areas, with a typical resident aged 35 and a high proportion of children. It also has a First Nations population of 9.5%, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the New South Wales average. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the primary language for 93.4% of the community. Only 1.9% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common faith, shared by 58% of the population. About 34.6% of residents report having no religion, which is a little above the state average.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 11% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical household incomes are a little above the state and national figures, with the usual household earning $2,059 a week. However, the proportion of high earners making over $2,000 weekly is well below the state average.

About 29.8% of residents live with a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure. Asthma and mental health are the most frequently reported conditions.

Community volunteering is much lower than in similar areas, with 11.5% of people volunteering. About 26.5% of residents provide unpaid care for children, which is slightly above the state average.

The First Nations community here is notably young, with a typical age of 17. While household incomes are well above the national figure, the unemployment rate is a little higher than the national average.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 67.3% of families.

The area is dominated by detached houses, with 98.2% of dwellings being separate houses. Most are large, as 87.6% of homes have three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure.

Car dependency is very high, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 21.2% owning four or more.

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

A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas. Common roles include technicians, trades, and labourers, with unemployment sitting slightly above the national figure.

While most homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and schools, the area is mostly car-dependent. There is a total lack of health services within walking distance.