Awaba

The area is notably young, with a typical resident aged 39 and a senior population that is well below the national figure. This youthfulness is reflected in the 20.4% of residents who are children, and a high proportion of couples in de facto relationships compared to other areas.

Born mostly in Australia, the community has a very low proportion of overseas-born residents at 5.8%, which is far below the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language here, with only 0.8% of people using another language at home. This is among the lowest rates for similar areas and far below the national average.

About 41.2% of residents report no religion, a figure that has risen sharply since 2011. This is well above the New South Wales average.

Educational attainment is lower than the national figure, with 35.7% having completed Year 12. However, there has been a positive trend since 2011, with more adults now holding bachelor degrees or higher.

Typical family incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, reaching $2,115 per week. This reflects a significant increase since 2011, with 21.2% of households now earning $3,000 or more weekly.

People needing help with daily activities are much less common here than in other areas. While long-term health conditions are more frequent than the state average, 59.1% of residents report having no such conditions.

Family care is a priority here, as 34.5% of people provide unpaid childcare, a rate well above the national average. Similarly, 16.2% of the population provides some form of unpaid care.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.8 people per household. This is higher than the national average and consistent with the high percentage of couples with children living here.

Every single home in the area is a separate detached house, and 83.9% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare, with only 6.8% of households renting their home.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with 0% of people commuting via public transport. While 15.8% now work from home, most residents own multiple vehicles per household.

This is a stable community where few people have moved in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas since 2016.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, with 60.8% employed full-time. The local workforce is spread across retail, health, and construction.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk. While most homes are near a school, the steep terrain and lack of amenities result in a very low walkability score.