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Jilliby
5 km²
Income levels have climbed sharply in Jilliby since 2011, making it a wealthy enclave within the Central Coast. The typical household now earns $2,913 a week, which is far above the national figure. This is a community of established families who live in large, detached houses and enjoy a high rate of professional employment. While the population has shrunk slightly to 777 people, the area has become more affluent and highly educated over the last decade.
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The community is noticeably older than the rest of the state, with a typical resident aged 44. While children under 15 make up 16.9% of the population, this figure has fallen nearly 6 points since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, though the proportion of people born overseas has risen to 10.2% since 2011. Australian and English are the most common ancestries.
English is the dominant language here, spoken by 96% of the community. The number of people using another language at home is far below the national average.
Christianity remains the most common faith at 62.7%. Those reporting no religion make up 32.2% of the area, a figure that has risen 10 points since 2011.
Educational attainment has grown significantly, with the proportion of adults who finished Year 12 rising 25 points since 2011 to reach 50.9%. Those with a bachelor degree or higher now make up 17.8% of the population.
Earnings are exceptionally high here, with typical weekly household incomes reaching $2,913. This is far above the national figure, and 45.6% of households earn $3,000 or more each week.
Long-term health conditions are reported by 27.4% of residents, which is about the same as the national average. Mental health conditions are slightly more common here than in the rest of the state.
Unpaid housework and childcare are more common here than in most similar areas. About 15.7% of residents are volunteers, a figure that has fallen since 2011.
Homes are large, with an average of 3.5 people per dwelling. This is well above the national average and consistent with the fact that 72.6% of households are couples with children.
Every single home is a separate house, and 97.7% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 4.1%, while 41.9% of homes are owned outright.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 0% of residents commuting by public transport. This is reflected in the fact that no home is without a motor vehicle.
The population is quite stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national average. No new arrivals from overseas were recorded.
The local workforce is very active, with 71.2% of adults working or looking for work. Unemployment is exceptionally low at 1.8%, well below the national figure.
Jilliby is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.4. Very few residents can walk to groceries, parks, or schools, as most amenities are far away.