Williamtown - Medowie - Karuah

First Nations people make up 7.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The area is also home to many children, with 21.0% under 15, while the typical resident is 40 years old.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 86.6% born here. Only 9.3% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the national average.

English is the primary language for 92.6% of the population. Only 3.4% of people use another language at home, which is much lower than most other areas.

People with no religion make up 41.0% of the population, a figure that has risen by 20 points since 2011. This is well above the New South Wales average.

Education levels are lower than the national average, with only 12.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, Year 12 completion rose by 6.3 points since 2011 to reach 41.4%.

Typical weekly family income is $2,019, which is about the same as the national figure. Weekly personal income is $752, and those earning $2,000 or more a week make up 9.7% of the population.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.4% of people. Mental health conditions are particularly prevalent at 11.7%, which is well above the state average.

This area has a very high proportion of Defence Force veterans at 10.1%. There is also a strong culture of unpaid work, with 30.7% of people caring for children without pay.

The First Nations community is among the largest at this level, with 1,139 people. Typical household income for First Nations families is $2,129, which is well above the national figure.

Families are larger here than in most areas, with an average of 2.8 people per home. Only 18.9% of people live alone, which is well below the state average.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, at 96.0%. Most homes are large, with 86.5% having three or more bedrooms, and 35.6% are owned outright.

Car dependence is very high, as 98.1% of homes own at least one motor vehicle. Only 0.2% of people use public transport to get to work, and the typical drive to the city takes 118 minutes.

The area has seen significant movement, with 41.2% of residents moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are low at 7.3%.

The local workforce is primarily employed in health care, public administration and construction. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is about the same as the national figure.

The area is growing rapidly, with a 14.0% population increase since 2021. While residents generally have good access to money and resources, the overall advantage score of 973 is slightly below the national average.

The area receives high rainfall, averaging 1,184mm annually, which is far above the New South Wales average. Minimum temperatures are also higher than the state average.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a low walkability score of 2.9. Very few residents can walk to health services, and only 26.6% are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.