Dapto - Avondale

The area is older than most, with 21.7% of people aged 65 and over, a figure well above the national average. There is also a strong First Nations presence, as 5.2% of the population is Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is much higher than in most areas.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries, reflecting a population that is far less diverse than the state average, with only 16.4% born overseas.

English is the dominant tongue here, with only 7.3% of people using another language at home, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.

A significant shift has occurred over the last decade, with those reporting no religion rising by 22 points since 2011 to reach 39.6%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 11.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the 26.3% national figure.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,445, which is well below the New South Wales average of $1,829. Only 15.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure lower than most areas.

Health challenges are prevalent, as 36.1% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national average of 27.7%.

Unpaid work is common, with 24.4% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly, though volunteering rates are much lower than in most areas.

The First Nations community is relatively large, with a typical age of 21, making them noticeably younger than the national First Nations average of 24.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 18.4% of households.

Homes here are typically large, with 85.1% having three or more bedrooms, and 37.2% are owned outright, which is well above the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with only 1% of people commuting by public transport and a very long drive time of 72 minutes to the city.

The population is stable, as only 31.1% of people moved in the last five years, well below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is smaller than in most areas, with only 54.9% of adults working or looking for work, and full-time employment is well below the state average.

The community faces economic hurdles, with an overall advantage score of 940, which is lower than about 74% of all areas.

The region is quite wet, with average annual rainfall of 1,322mm, far above the New South Wales average of 515mm.

While most homes are within a short walk of public transport, the area is generally less walkable than the state average, particularly for accessing health services.