Picton - West

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the national figure, although the proportion of seniors has fallen sharply since 2011. Children under 15 make up 20.7% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.

People born overseas make up 16.1% of the community, a figure that has risen since 2011. While most residents have Australian or English ancestry, there is a diverse mix including Scottish, Irish and Italian heritage.

English is the main language for 92.4% of residents, though the share of people using another language at home has risen to 5.2%. This is higher than in most similar areas, despite being far below the state average.

Christianity is the most common religion at 66.2%. Those reporting no religion make up 29.2% of the population, which is much lower than the national figure.

The area is well-qualified, with 58.4% of adults completing Year 12 and 22.9% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Both figures have risen significantly since 2011.

Incomes are very high here; over half of all households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the state and national figures. The typical family weekly income is $3,349, reflecting a massive increase since 2011.

Residents generally report good health, with only 3.8% needing help with daily activities and 5.2% having a mental health condition, both of which are much lower than in most similar areas.

Unpaid work is common, with 33% of people caring for children and 32.6% doing significant housework, both far above the national figures. About 18.1% of the community also do volunteer work.

Homes here are large, with 3.3 people per household, a figure well above the national average. The area is dominated by couples with children, while very few people live alone.

Every single home is a separate detached house, and 94.5% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is non-existent at 0.0%, and typical monthly mortgage payments are well above the national figure at $2,969.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with every home owning at least one vehicle. However, 40.6% of the workforce now works from home, a huge increase from 2011.

The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is lower than in most other areas. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 6.8% of the population.

A high number of adults are working or looking for work, sitting far above the state average at 70.8%. Common industries for residents include construction, education, and public administration.

The area is strictly car-dependent with a very low walkability score of 0.9. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is quite steep.