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Brandy Hill
6 km²
A far older population than the national average defines Brandy Hill, where the typical resident is 48. This community consists almost entirely of families in large, detached homes, with very few people living alone. Since 2011, the area has shifted significantly toward higher incomes and a more mature age profile. It is a quiet, residential pocket of New South Wales where households are generally larger and wealthier than in most other similar areas.
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The typical resident is 48, which is far older than the national figure of 38. While the number of seniors has risen to 19.2%, the proportion of children has fallen to 15.0%, leaving the area with fewer young people than most.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 9.7% of the population, which is far below the New South Wales figure. English and Scottish ancestries are the most common after Australian.
English is the primary language here, with only 2.8% of people using another tongue at home, a figure far below the state and national averages. Very few residents speak little or no English.
Christianity remains the most common faith at 60.0%. However, the number of people reporting no religion has risen 16 points since 2011 to reach 36.4%.
Education levels have climbed, with the number of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher rising 13 points since 2011 to 20.0%. Nearly half of residents have completed Year 12, which is much higher than in most similar areas.
Incomes are very high, with a typical weekly household income of $2,428, well above the national figure. The proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen sharply since 2011 to 36.3%.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the state average, affecting 34.0% of people. Despite this, the 4.2% who need help with daily activities is much lower than in most similar areas.
Unpaid work is common, with 32.8% of people doing over 15 hours of housework a week, a figure far above the national average. This is consistent with a higher than usual number of people providing unpaid care.
Homes are larger than usual, averaging 3.0 people, and the area has among the lowest rates of people living alone at 9.5%. Most households are couples with children.
The area consists entirely of separate houses, and 97.1% have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, with 47.6% owning their home outright, far above the national figure.
Car use is essential, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. Working from home is relatively common, with 23.0% of the workforce doing so, which is a little above the national average.
The community is relatively stable, with 30.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the New South Wales average. Recent overseas arrivals have fallen sharply since 2011.
More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, at 65.0%. The unemployment rate is low at 3.4%, which is a little below the national figure.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk. It has a walkability score of 0.0, far below the state average.