Albury - East

This is a young area where children under 15 make up 21.6% of the population, a figure well above the national average. While the typical age is 36, the number of seniors has risen to 16.1% since 2011.

The community is predominantly Australian born, with only 10.9% of people born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales and national figures.

English is the primary language for 89.2% of residents. Only 7.2% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national averages.

A growing number of residents report no religion, rising 21 points since 2011 to reach 41.1%, which is well above the state figure.

Education levels have improved since 2011, with 23.5% of adults now holding a bachelor degree or higher, although this remains a little below the national average.

Personal incomes are a little above the national figure, with a typical weekly personal income of $894. Typical family incomes are about the same as the state average at $2,171 per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most similar areas, with 29.9% of people living with a long-term health condition and 10.0% reporting a mental health condition.

Participation in unpaid work is high, especially for those caring for children, which is well above the national figure. Volunteers also make up 16.8% of the community, higher than most areas.

The First Nations community here is notably young, with a typical age of 19, and enjoys an unemployment rate of 5.5% that is well below the national average.

Family life is central to the area, with 60.7% of households consisting of couples with children and a typical household size of 2.6 people.

Homes here are typically large, with 84.0% having three or more bedrooms and 88.3% being separate houses. Typical weekly rents are $320, well below the state average.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 70.9% of people driving to work and only 0.3% using public transport for their commute.

The population is quite mobile, with 47.1% of residents having moved in the last five years, a rate well above the national figure.

Job prospects are strong, with 67.6% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 3.6% that is much lower than most areas.

The area is relatively well-off, with an overall advantage score that is higher than about 55% of similar areas and a population that continues to grow rapidly.

The local climate is cooler than the state average, with an average minimum temperature of 9.2 degrees and annual rainfall far above the New South Wales figure.

Despite having many parks within reach, the area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average.