Neusa Vale

The area is far older than the national figure, with 51.9% of residents aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up only 7.4% of the population, which is far below the Australian average of 18.2%.

People born overseas make up 18.5% of the community, which is much higher than in similar areas, though still well below the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home by 94.4% of residents. Consequently, the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.

Half of the residents report having no religion, a figure that is far above the Australian average of 38.9%. The remaining population is predominantly Christian.

About 53.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is higher than in most similar areas. Qualifications are often in engineering and health, though the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree is far below the national average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,156, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, 20% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is higher than most similar areas.

Health challenges are common here, as 40.7% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national rate of 27.7%. About 13% of residents need help with daily activities, which is among the highest for its level.

Unpaid care is very common, with 23.3% of people providing unpaid care and 30.2% doing significant housework. Additionally, 7.1% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here. The few First Nations households recorded have an income of $4,250, which is far above the national figure.

Most households consist of couples without children (61%), and people living alone are much less common here than in most other areas. Homes typically house 2.3 people, slightly below the national average.

Home ownership is very high, with 60% of houses owned outright—far above the national figure of 31%. Every home is a separate house, and 95% have three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. The drive time to the city is very long at 114 minutes.

The community is quite stable, with only 26.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 46.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national average of 61.1%. However, the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

There are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the walkability score is 0.0. This makes the area completely dependent on cars.