Captains Flat

The area has a strong youth presence, with 21.1% of people under 15 and a typical age of 38, which is much lower than most similar areas. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.8% of the population, a figure that is well above the national average and has risen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas heritage predominantly list English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry. Only 11.6% of the population was born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales and national figures.

English is the primary language for nearly 89% of the community, and very few people use another language at home. Notably, no residents reported speaking little or no English.

A large portion of the community—46.1%—reports having no religion, which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant increase of 19 percentage points since 2011.

While 44.3% of residents completed Year 12, only 10.5% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the state average. Qualifications are most common in society and culture and engineering.

Typical weekly personal incomes are a little above the national figure at $981. The area has seen a rise in higher earners, with 15.6% of households now earning $3,000 or more a week.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 40% of residents, which is far above the national average. Mental health conditions are particularly prevalent, affecting 15% of the population.

Unpaid housework is more common here than in most similar areas, with 25% of people doing 15 or more hours a week. There is also a higher-than-average number of former Defence Force members.

Families are often larger than usual, with 2.4 people per home and a higher rate of one-parent families (18.7%) compared to the rest of the state. About 31% of people live alone.

Detached houses dominate the landscape at 98.4%, and 34.9% of these are owned outright. While most homes have at least three bedrooms, this is actually among the lowest proportions for this type of area.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle and no one uses public transport to commute. About 10% of the workforce now works from home.

The population is relatively stable, with 33.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 5.5% of the community.

Employment is strong, with a very low unemployment rate of 1.8% and 65.5% of the workforce in full-time roles. The most common industries are public administration, safety, and construction.

While almost everyone lives within a short walk of a school or park, there is no access to groceries or health services within 15 minutes. The area is mostly car-dependent due to its layout and steep terrain.