Firgrove

The area has a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most, at 7.0%. While the typical resident is 44, the number of seniors aged 65 and over fell by 15 points since 2011 to 13.3%, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 4.7% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average. Those with overseas roots primarily list English, Scottish, or Irish ancestry.

English is the dominant language, with only 1.6% of people using another language at home. This is far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

Christianity is the main religion here, with 76.3% of people identifying as such. Those reporting no religion make up 17.0%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

The community has seen a big jump in qualifications; the share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher rose 12 points since 2011 to 19.8%. Additionally, 58.3% of residents have completed Year 12, which is about the same as the state average.

Earnings are very high here, with the typical household income of $2,446 a week sitting well above the national figure. Since 2011, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose from 0% to 36.7%.

The community is generally healthy, with only 2.5% of people needing help with daily activities. This is well below the national figure of 5.8%.

Residents are very active in their community, with 22.5% volunteering, which is well above the national average. There is also a high rate of unpaid care, with 33.5% of people caring for children.

Homes tend to be larger, with an average of 3.0 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 65.7% of families are couples with children, while only 10.2% of people live alone.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 97.6% have three or more bedrooms. While 43.4% of homes are owned outright, those with mortgages face a typical monthly payment of $2,134.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 100% of homes owning at least one motor vehicle. No one uses public transport to commute, and 70.1% of workers drive to their jobs.

The population is quite stable, as only 23.4% of people moved in the last five years. There were no recent arrivals from overseas recorded in 2021.

Jobs are plentiful and stable, with an unemployment rate of just 1.0%. A high number of residents work full-time, and many are employed in health, education, or public administration.

The area has a walkability score of 0.0, meaning it is completely car-dependent. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.