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Picton
4 km²
Weekly household incomes in Picton are among the highest for its level, marking it as a relatively affluent community. The population has surged by 184% since 2011, creating a young and growing area where the typical resident is just 37. It is a family-oriented place with a high proportion of children and large homes, which helps explain why so many adults provide unpaid childcare. This mix of high earners and young families gives the area a distinctively residential and domestic character.
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The area is notably young, with 21% of the population being children under 15. This is much higher than most similar areas. The population has grown rapidly, adding about 2,492 people since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, with only 11.8% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.
English is the dominant language here, used by 92.5% of the community. Only 4.1% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.
Over half of residents identify as Christian, while 38.5% have no religion. This last group has grown by 16 percentage points since 2011.
The area has a high proportion of qualified residents, with 49.8% having completed Year 12 and 17.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher. These figures are both much higher than in most similar areas.
Typical weekly family incomes are among the highest at this level, reaching $2,370. This is a significant increase from 2011, when the typical family earned $1,323.
The community is generally healthier than most, with a lower rate of people needing help with daily activities. However, 30.3% of residents report a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure.
A high 30.5% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is well above the national average. Conversely, the proportion of volunteers is much lower than most similar areas and has fallen since 2011.
Families with children make up 60.7% of the area. This helps explain why homes are larger than average, with a typical 2.7 people per household.
The housing market is dominated by separate houses, which make up 87.1% of dwellings. Typical monthly mortgage payments are among the highest for this level at $2,301.
Cars are essential here, as only 0.6% of people commute by public transport. However, working from home is common, with 25% of the workforce doing so.
The area is quite dynamic, with 39.4% of residents having moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 3.3% of the population.
A high 66.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the national average. The most common industries are construction, health, and education.
Most homes are within a short walk of a park or public transport, but very few are within 15 minutes of health services. The overall walkability score is 5.5, making it somewhat walkable.