Unanderra - Mount Kembla

The typical resident is 41, making the area older than most of Australia. Seniors make up 19% of the population, a figure that has risen by 5.1 percentage points since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots most commonly cite English, Scottish or Irish ancestry. Only 19.7% were born overseas, which is well below the national figure.

English is the primary language for 81% of the community. Those who use another language at home make up 15.1% of the population, a figure well below the New South Wales average.

Over half the population identifies as Christian, while 34.1% report no religion. The number of people with no religious affiliation has risen sharply by 18 percentage points since 2011.

About 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the national average. However, more people have completed Year 12 now than in 2011, rising by 9.5 percentage points.

Typical household incomes are higher than the national figure at $1,920 a week. The number of households earning $3,000 or more weekly has risen by 14 percentage points since 2011.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 32.2% of people living with a long-term health condition. About 7.5% of residents need help with daily activities, which is much higher than most areas.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 14.9% of people providing unpaid care, among the highest rates for its level. However, the share of volunteers has fallen by 5.4 percentage points since 2011.

There are 435 First Nations people in the area, and the typical age for this group is 25, which is slightly older than the state average.

Homes tend to be larger, with an average of 2.7 people per dwelling. Most households are couples with children, making up 61.2% of the community.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 89.3% of homes. This is far above the national average, and 85.1% of these homes have three or more bedrooms.

While there are many public transport stops, very few people use them to commute, at just 0.8%. Instead, 26.3% of workers operate from home, a huge increase from 2.1% in 2011.

This is a very stable community where only 26.9% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

About 58.3% of adults are working or looking for work, with the most common industries being health care, social assistance and education.

The area is generally well-off, with an overall advantage score of 1,003, which is slightly above the national average.

The local climate is very wet, with an average annual rainfall of 1,363mm, which is far above the New South Wales average of 515mm.

The area is only somewhat walkable due to its steep slopes and a lack of nearby services. Only 0.2% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, far below the state average.