Seaham - Woodville

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the state and national averages. About 4.7% of the population are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, a figure that is much higher than most similar areas and has risen since 2011.

This is a community with very few overseas-born residents, at just 6.7%, which is far below the national figure. Most people claim Australian or English ancestry, and 89.7% of the population were born in Australia.

English is the primary language for almost everyone here, with only 1.9% of people using another language at home. This is among the lowest proportions in the country, and the number of people who speak little or no English is very low at 0.2%.

About 59.6% of residents identify as Christians, while 34.6% have no religion. The proportion of people with no religion has risen significantly by 18 points since 2011.

While the area has a high number of primary schools per child, only 45.2% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state and national figures. However, the number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher has risen to 18.3% since 2011.

Incomes are notably high here, with typical weekly household earnings of $2,327, well above the national figure. More than 32% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure that has risen by 17 points since 2011.

About 30.2% of people live with a long-term health condition, which is higher than most areas. However, those needing help with daily activities are fewer than usual at 4.3%.

Residents are very active in providing unpaid care, with 15.1% doing so, a rate among the highest at this level. There is also a strong history of service, as 4.2% of the population served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people in the area fare well, with a very low unemployment rate of 3.1% and a typical household income of $2,374, which is well above the national figure.

Homes here are large, with 3.0 people per household, which is much higher than in most areas. Most families consist of couples with children, and only 11.4% of people live alone.

The area is almost entirely made up of detached houses, with 99.1% of homes being separate dwellings. A high 41.4% of these are owned outright, and 93.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

Car use is essential, as 99.2% of homes own a motor vehicle and only 0.1% of people commute by public transport. The drive to the city is long, taking about 115 minutes.

The population is relatively stable, with 28.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is much lower than most areas. Recent arrivals from overseas are also very few at 4.7%.

The local workforce is active, with 66.9% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Unemployment is very low at 2.4%.

The area is quite advantaged overall, scoring 7 out of 10 compared to all areas. It is particularly strong in its access to money and resources, where it ranks among the highest at this level.

The area is wetter than most of New South Wales, with an average annual rainfall of 1,092mm. Temperatures are typical for the state, with an average maximum of 24.4 degrees.

The neighborhood is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.8. Very few residents can walk to groceries, health services, or public transport within 15 minutes.