Blue Mountain Heights

The area is notably older than most, with 22.6% of people aged 65 and over. It is also a family-oriented place, as 19.1% of residents are children under 15, which is higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas heritage primarily identify as English, Scottish, or Irish. Only 12.8% of the population was born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the dominant language, with 91.4% of people using it at home. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in other areas; 66.6% of residents identify as Christian. This helps explain why the share of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

The community is highly qualified, with 36.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, a figure far above the state average. This is reflected in the high rate of Year 12 completion, which is well above the national figure.

Typical incomes are much higher than most areas, with 34.3% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly family income of $2,508 is also a little above the national figure.

About 30.2% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is a little below the state average.

Residents are very active in their community, with 27.6% volunteering—a figure far above the national average. There is also a strong presence of unpaid carers and a higher than usual number of Defence Force veterans.

The First Nations community is small, consisting of six people. For this group, personal and household incomes are far above the state and national figures.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. The area is dominated by couples with children and has a very low number of people living alone compared to the rest of the state.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 99.1% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is high, as 47.3% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. Public transport use is very low, and the drive time to the city is 93 minutes.

About 33.5% of the population moved here in the last five years, though this is well below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far below the national figure.

The workforce is well-educated and professional, with 34.3% of workers in professional roles. More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most residents cannot walk to groceries, health services, or schools within 15 minutes.