Otford

The area has a high proportion of children and a low number of seniors, with those aged 65 and over falling to 7.5% since 2011. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in most other areas.

While 75.7% of residents were born in Australia, the proportion born overseas has risen to 20.9% since 2011. English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 89.1% of the community, though the number of people using another language at home has risen to 7.8%. Those who speak little or no English are far fewer than the national figure.

A large majority of the community reports no religion at 67.9%, a figure that has risen by 48 points since 2011. This is far above the national and state figures.

The community is highly qualified, with 40.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average, and the proportion of people who finished Year 12 has risen to 70% since 2011.

Incomes are very high here; typical weekly household income is $2,833, which is far above the national figure. Over 41% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a significant increase since 2011.

Residents generally experience good health, with the rate of people needing help with daily activities being much lower than most areas. Mental health conditions are also less common than the national average.

Unpaid work is common, with 39% of people caring for children and 29.3% doing significant housework. This is far above state and national figures, and volunteering is also higher than usual.

Families are larger here, with 2.9 people per home and 76.9% of households being couples with children. Conversely, people living alone are much less common than in most other areas.

Most people live in separate houses, with 88% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is high, though typical mortgage payments are among the highest at $2,650 a month.

Working from home is very common for 51.5% of the workforce, which is far above the national figure. Car ownership is high, with 43.5% of homes having two vehicles.

The community is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the rest of the state. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, and unemployment is lower than most areas. Many residents are professionals or managers, with a strong presence in technical and health fields.

While most homes are within a short walk of a park or school, the area is mostly car-dependent. This is likely due to the steep terrain and a total lack of walkable groceries or health services.