2506, NSW

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 6.4%, which is much higher than most areas and well above the national figure. Children under 15 make up 18.9% of the community, and the typical resident is 40 years old.

While 21.5% of residents were born overseas—higher than in most similar areas—this is well below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. The most common ancestries are Australian (32.4%) and English (29.9%).

About 19.8% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than most similar areas. English is the primary language for 74% of residents, followed by Arabic at 3.7%.

A large number of residents identify as Christian (52.3%), while 32.3% report no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is much lower than in most other areas, despite rising since 2011.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 10.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the New South Wales figure of 27.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,217, which is much lower than the national figure of $1,746. Only 11.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the state average.

Health challenges are prevalent here; 34.7% of people have a long-term health condition, and 12.3% have a mental health condition. Both figures are much higher than in most other areas.

Unpaid care is common, with 14.6% of people providing such support, which is much higher than most areas. However, only 8.7% of residents volunteer, among the lowest levels for this area type.

One-parent families make up 23.8% of the community, a proportion that is among the highest at this level and well above the national average. Typical homes contain 2.5 people.

Detached houses are very common at 88.8%, though 37.7% of households rent, which is much higher than most areas. Typical weekly rent is $290, well below the state average of $420.

Most people drive to work (60.7%), but 14.4% now work from home, a significant increase from 1.6% in 2011. Public transport stops are numerous, and the walk to the nearest stop is just one minute.

The community is relatively stable, with only 27% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals are also much lower than most areas at 3.3%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (48.7%) compared to most areas. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, which is a little above the national figure of 5.1%.

The area ranks among the lowest for overall advantage, as well as for access to money, resources, and job skills. Its overall advantage score of 877 is among the smallest at this level.

The area is somewhat walkable, but access to health services is a major gap, with 0% of homes within a 15-minute walk of such services. Many homes are within a short walk of a school (82.1%).