Gosford - Springfield

The population has grown to 21,204 people. While the typical age is 39, there are fewer children under 15 than in most similar areas, and the number of people in de facto relationships has risen since 2011.

People born overseas make up 24.4% of the community, a figure that rose nearly 6 percentage points since 2011. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is spoken by 77.9% of residents, but the use of other languages at home rose by 7.1 percentage points since 2011. The number of people who speak little or no English is higher than in most similar areas.

About 40.3% of people report no religion, which is well above the New South Wales figure. This sentiment has grown significantly, rising 19 percentage points since 2011.

The area has seen a boost in qualifications, with 25.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion also rose by 12 percentage points over the last decade.

Typical weekly household income is $1,460, which is lower than both the state and national figures. Only 16.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, though this is an 11 percentage point increase since 2011.

Health challenges are a major feature here, with mental health conditions affecting 12.5% of people and long-term health conditions affecting 32.5%, both of which are much higher than in most areas.

Volunteer rates are lower than most areas and fell 3.8 percentage points since 2011. Rates of unpaid care and housework are also slightly below state and national averages.

The area is home to 766 First Nations people, which is more than 90% of similar areas. Typical personal income is about $584, and the unemployment rate is 12.7%, slightly above the national figure.

Living alone is very common, with 36.4% of people in single-person homes. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most other areas.

Renters make up 47.7% of households, far above the state average. Flats and apartments are common, and homes with three or more bedrooms are much less frequent than in most areas.

The area is well-served by public transport, with a very high number of stops and departures. Working from home is much more common here than nationally, though 12% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The community is very mobile, with 49.1% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up 16.5% of the population.

About 60.3% of adults are working or looking for work, but full-time employment is much lower than in most areas. Most people work in health care and social assistance.

The area hosts 2,629 businesses and has seen population growth of 9% since 2021. However, access to money and resources is low, ranking lower than 80% of similar areas.

The area receives 1,418mm of annual rainfall, which is far above the state average. Minimum temperatures are also well above the state figure.

The area is very walkable, with 95.4% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Residents have far better access to groceries and health services on foot than the state average.