Yorklea

The area is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 47. While seniors are well represented, there are also many children, with 20.9% of the population under 15, which is much higher than most areas.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 5.7% born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

Language use is very uniform, as no residents reported using a language other than English at home. This is far below the national and state figures.

Religion remains more common here than in other areas, with 57% of people identifying as Christian and only 29.5% reporting no religion, which is well below the national figure.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 25.2% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the state and national averages.

Incomes are generally lower than the national figure, with the typical household earning $1,385 a week. Only 12.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.

Health needs are much higher than most areas, with 36.1% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure and often involves arthritis or mental health conditions.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, as 17.8% of people provide unpaid care and 32.6% do 15 or more hours of housework a week, both of which are far above the national average.

There are 4 First Nations people in the area. While their typical household income is well below the state average, their typical personal income is far above the national figure.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.6 people per home. One-parent families are also well above the national average at 18%, while far fewer people live alone compared to most areas.

Housing is dominated by large, owned homes, with 90.1% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. A huge 52.9% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0% of people using public transport to commute. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 48% owning two and 20.3% owning three.

The population is very stable, with only 24.6% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national average, and there are no recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average, at 55.1%. Many residents work in health care or agriculture, and the unemployment rate is a little below the national figure.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk for any residents.