Bathurst - South

The area has a strong First Nations presence at 8.5%, which is well above the national figure. It is an older community, with 21.9% of people aged 65 or over, while children under 15 make up only 12.4%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 14.3%, which is far below the New South Wales average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with only 8.7% of people using another language at home, far below the state and national figures. Consequently, very few people speak little or no English.

Christianity is the most common religion at 46.7%. About 34.1% of residents report having no religion, which is about the same as the New South Wales average.

The area is a major educational hub with 10 schools and a high number of enrolments. However, Year 12 completion at 47.1% is far below the national figure.

Incomes are much lower than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly household earning $1,198. Only 10.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the state average.

Health challenges are common here, with 35.2% of people reporting a long-term condition and 13.2% living with a mental health condition, both well above national figures.

Community participation is lower than usual, with fewer people providing unpaid care or doing significant unpaid housework compared to the rest of the state.

There are 917 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 26. This group faces significant gaps in education, with Year 12 completion at 22.6%, far below the national average.

Homes are typically small, with just 2.0 people per dwelling. A high 43.3% of people live alone, and one-parent families are much more common here than in most other areas.

Renting is very common at 51.1%, far above the national average. While typical rents of $295 per week are much lower than the state figure, fewer homes have three or more bedrooms.

The area is highly accessible, with 97.8% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Despite this, very few people use public transport to commute, and 11.8% of homes have no car.

The community is quite mobile, with 47.4% of people moving into the area in the last five years. This includes a high number of recent overseas arrivals at 22.5%.

About 52.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is much lower than in most similar areas. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or retail.

The area ranks very low for overall advantage and access to money and resources. Population growth has also fallen, decreasing by 3.0% since 2021.

The climate is cooler than the state average, with a typical minimum temperature of 6.6 degrees. Annual rainfall is 744mm, which is well above the New South Wales figure.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.1. Nearly all homes are within a 15-minute walk of schools, parks, and health services, far exceeding the state average.