2307, NSW

The area is notably younger than most, with a typical age of 33. It has a strong Indigenous presence, as 6.5% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the New South Wales figure of 3.4%.

While most residents were born in Australia, there is a growing international presence, with the proportion of overseas-born people rising to 14.3% since 2011. Australian and English are the most common ancestries, each at 39.9%.

About 11.0% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure that has risen since 2011. Despite this diversity, very few people—just 1.1%—speak little or no English.

A large shift toward secularism is evident here, with the proportion of people reporting no religion climbing 21 points since 2011 to reach 41.8%. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 46.7%.

Educational attainment has improved, with those holding a bachelor degree or higher rising to 17.5% since 2011. However, this remains well below the national figure of 26.3%.

Incomes are generally low, with the typical household earning $1,344 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 10.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, as 36.9% of people have a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure, and the area has one of the highest rates of mental health conditions at 14.6%.

Local participation is lower than in most areas, with only 11.1% of people volunteering. However, the area has a higher rate of former Defence Force members than most, at 3.6%.

Living arrangements are varied, with 29.5% of people living alone. There is also a much higher rate of one-parent families compared to most areas, at 19.3%.

Rental demand is high, with 36.0% of households renting, while those owning their home outright fell to 24.7%. The typical weekly rent is $377, which is about the same as the national figure.

Most people rely on cars, with 58.6% driving to work. While public transport stops are more common here than in most areas, only 1.2% of residents use these services for their commute.

The community is very mobile, with 48.9% of people moving in the last five years. This is well above the national figure and consistent with the high number of recent overseas arrivals.

The unemployment rate is 6.4%, which is a little above the national figure of 5.1%. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, the most common industry at 18.6%.

This area ranks low for overall advantage, scoring a 3 out of 10. This reflects the combination of lower typical incomes and fewer residents with high-level job skills.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 6.1. Most homes are within a short walk of public transport, health services, and schools.