Belmont South - Blacksmiths

The area is far older than the national figure, with the typical resident aged 49 and 25.6% of people aged 65 and over. It also has a significant First Nations population at 6.9%, which is well above the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia (87.7%), and the proportion of people born overseas is among the lowest at this level at just 7.5%. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 92.2% of the community. Only 2.9% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

A large number of residents report no religion (43.8%), a figure that has risen 25 points since 2011. This is well above the Australian average.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 12.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the state average at 34.7%.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figure, with a typical household earning $1,240 a week. Only 14.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 37.0% of people. This is far above the state average, and 11.6% of residents report a mental health condition.

Unpaid care is a common feature of the community, with 14.2% of people providing this support, which is much higher than in similar areas.

There are 393 First Nations people in the area. The typical personal income for this group is $570, and the unemployment rate is 9.5%, which is a little below the national figure.

The community has a high number of people living alone (31.7%) and a much higher rate of one-parent families (19.6%) compared to most areas.

Home ownership is strong, with 40.3% of homes owned outright, well above the national figure. However, typical weekly rents are lower than average at $330.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with only 0.5% of people using public transport to commute. While 17.4% of people now work from home, this is well below the state average.

The population is relatively stable, with 33.1% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas are also very uncommon at 6.6%.

Only 52.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is much lower than most areas. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, a little above the national average.

The area ranks low for overall advantage and job skills compared to other areas. Growth since 2021 has been 1.7%, which is much lower than the state average.

The area is quite wet, with an average annual rainfall of 1,187mm, which is far above the New South Wales average.

Most homes are within a short walk of a park or school, but very few have easy access to groceries or health services. The overall walkability score is 4.9, which is somewhat walkable.