Chittaway Bay - Tumbi Umbi

The area is slightly older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 40. It has a notable First Nations population of 4.9%, which is a little above the national average and has risen since 2011.

The community is far less diverse than the state or nation, with only 12.3% of people born overseas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, each accounting for over 44% of residents.

English is used in 92.2% of homes, leaving only 4.3% of people speaking another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%, and very few people here speak little or no English.

While over half of residents identify as Christian, those with no religion make up 39.9% of the population. This figure has risen sharply by 21 percentage points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 15.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, more people have completed Year 12 compared to 2011.

Typical weekly family income is $2,084, which is about the same as the national figure. The proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen significantly since 2011.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 32.7% of people living with a long-term health condition. This includes higher than average rates of arthritis and mental health conditions.

More people here provide unpaid childcare and housework than in most other areas. However, the number of volunteers has fallen since 2011 and is now lower than the national average.

This area has a large First Nations population of 792 people. This community is noticeably younger than the national average and sees much higher typical household incomes than other First Nations groups across the state.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per household. This is higher than most areas, and the community has a higher share of one-parent families than the national average.

The landscape is dominated by separate houses, with 87.9% of homes being detached. Renting is far less common here than across Australia, and 82.9% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

Cars are essential for most, as only 0.6% of people commute by public transport. While there are many bus stops available, the typical drive time to the city is quite long at 66 minutes.

The community is relatively stable, with 34.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far fewer than in most other areas.

The unemployment rate of 3.8% is lower than the national figure. Many residents work in health care, construction, and retail, though full-time employment is lower than in most other areas.

The area has a good level of access to money and resources, ranking higher than 80% of similar areas. However, it ranks lower for general education and job skills.

The area is much wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall of 1,391mm. Minimum temperatures are also well above the New South Wales average.

While most homes are within a short walk of public transport, the area is otherwise not very walkable. Residents are far less likely to be within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services compared to the state average.