Kurri Kurri - Abermain

The area is notably young, with a typical age of 35 and 21.3% of residents being children under 15, which is well above the national figure. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 10.8% of the population, a figure that has risen by 5.4 points since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has one of the lowest proportions of overseas-born people at 5.4%, which is far below the New South Wales average.

English is the dominant language here, with only 2.5% of people using another tongue at home—far below the state and national figures. Very few people, just 0.3%, speak little or no English.

A large portion of the community reports no religion at 44.6%, which is well above the national figure and has risen by 27 points since 2011.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 31.7% of residents completing Year 12 and 7.7% holding a bachelor degree or higher, though both figures have risen since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,464, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. Only 13.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a rate lower than most areas.

Health challenges are more common here, with 36.7% of people having a long-term health condition and 14.5% reporting a mental health condition, both of which are among the highest at this level.

More people here provide unpaid care for children (30.8%) compared to the national average. However, the rate of volunteering is much lower than most areas at 8.5%.

The area has one of the largest First Nations populations at this level. This community is younger than average, with a typical age of 22, and a Year 12 completion rate of 28.0%, which is well below the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. One-parent families are much more common than in most areas, making up 21.7% of households.

Detached houses are the primary dwelling type at 90.9%, far above the national average. While 79.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms, typical weekly rents are lower than the national figure at $345.

The area relies heavily on cars, with 65% of people driving to work and only 0.3% using public transport. It is a long commute for many, with a typical drive time to the city of 99 minutes.

Movement into the area is high, with 41.2% of residents having moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are uncommon, making up just 7.0% of the population.

The unemployment rate is 6.0%, which is a little above the national figure. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and retail trade.

The area is ranked among the most disadvantaged at this level, scoring a 1 out of 10 for overall advantage. However, it is growing rapidly, with a population increase of 12.3% since 2021.

The region is wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall of 878mm, which is far above the New South Wales figure of 515mm.

The area has low walkability, with only 27.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and just 3.1% near health services, both far below the state average.