Singleton

The area is notably young, with a typical age of 34 and a high proportion of children under 15. First Nations people make up 8.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure and has risen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas account for only 9.2% of the population, which is far below the state and national averages.

English is the dominant language, with only 4.1% of people using another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

About 55% of the population identifies as Christian, while 36.7% report no religion, which is a significant increase of 21 percentage points since 2011.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 39.1% of residents completing Year 12 and 11.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly family incomes are $2,279, which is about the same as the state average, though 15.7% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 29.8% of people living with a long-term health condition and 10.2% reporting a mental health condition.

Unpaid care for children is very common at 30.3%, well above the national figure. Additionally, 6.5% of residents have served in the Defence Force, one of the highest rates for its level.

The First Nations community is large and relatively young, with a typical age of 21 and a household income of $1,888, which is higher than the state and national figures.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per household, and 59.1% of families consist of couples with children.

Large homes are the norm, as 83.8% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms and 84.5% are separate houses. Typical weekly rent is $330, which is well below the state average.

Car dependence is high, with 61.6% of people driving to work and only 0.3% using public transport. Most homes have two or more vehicles.

The community is quite mobile, with 44.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is well above the national average.

Employment is strong, with 63.8% of the population working full-time, largely in the mining industry, which employs 22.4% of the workforce.

The area has a moderate level of access to money and resources, but it ranks quite low for education and job skills compared to other similar areas.

The local climate is warmer than the state average, with a typical maximum temperature of 25.9°C and annual rainfall of 783mm.

Walking to amenities is difficult, as only 35.1% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and the overall walkability score is well below the state average.