Erith

The community is noticeably older than the state and national averages, with 23.5% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 11.8% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, accounting for 90.2% of the population. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national average.

English is the only language spoken at home in Erith. This means there are no residents who speak little or no English, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

More than half of the population (52.9%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. The remainder of the community are primarily Christians.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most similar areas, with only 6.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 39.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national average of 58.8%.

Typical incomes are high here; the typical household earns $2,333 a week, which is far above the state figure. While 18.8% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, no households earn $3,000 or more.

Residents enjoy very good health, with a long-term health condition reported by only 17.6% of people, far below the national average of 27.7%. No one reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

This is a highly active community where 41.7% of people volunteer and 35.4% spend 15 or more hours on unpaid housework. Unpaid care for children and other people is also much more common than in most areas.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in Erith.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. Couples with children make up the majority of households at 68.8%, and people living alone are less common than in most areas.

Every home in Erith is a separate house, and 55% are owned outright, far above the national average. No one is renting, and typical monthly mortgage payments of $1,000 are far below the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Most households have multiple vehicles, with 30% owning four or more.

The population is very stable, with only 22.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

The local workforce is very active, with 70.8% of adults working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work in manufacturing or as managers.

Erith is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.