Cheshunt

Cheshunt is far older than the national figure, with 25.4% of people aged 65 or over. However, it also has a higher share of children under 15 (18.8%) than most similar areas.

Nearly 20% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than similar areas, though still well below the state and national figures. English, Australian, and Italian are the most common ancestries.

About 13.1% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than most similar areas. Italian is the most common non-English language spoken.

A high proportion of the community reports having no religion (43.2%), which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 45.1%.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher (17.7%) are more common here than in most similar areas, though this is far below the state average. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV.

Typical household incomes are far below the state and national figures, with the usual household earning $974 a week. However, 22% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is higher than most similar areas.

More people here have a long-term health condition (31.5%) than in most similar areas, which is well above the national figure. Arthritis is the most reported condition.

Volunteering is very common here, with 24% of people volunteering—far above the state figure. This high level of community spirit is seen alongside a higher rate of unpaid housework compared to most areas.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0%, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Living alone is very common, with 41.5% of people in this category, far above the national figure. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most similar areas.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 57.3% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Typical weekly rents are among the lowest in the region at $115.

Working from home is very common at 32.1%, far above the national average. The area is heavily reliant on cars, as no homes are without a motor vehicle.

The community is very stable, with a much lower share of people moving in the last five years compared to most areas. Despite this, recent overseas arrivals (16.7%) are a little above the national figure.

There is no unemployment in the area, which is well below the state and national figures. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, fishing, or construction.

Cheshunt is very car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most residents live more than 15 minutes away from a park, school, or health service.