Bolton Point - Teralba

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the rest of Australia. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 22.4% of the population, a figure that rose 2.4 percentage points since 2011.

This is a community with deep roots in Australia, as 85.3% were born here. Only 9.3% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%.

English is the main language for 89.5% of the community. Only 4.5% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

Religious views have shifted quickly, with those reporting no religion rising 23 percentage points since 2011 to reach 42.2%. This is well above the national average of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 39.1% of residents completing Year 12, though this has risen 11 percentage points since 2011. Bachelor degrees are held by 14.7% of adults, far below the state average.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,470, which is a little below the national figure. While pay has risen since 2011, only 16% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, with 36.9% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are reported by 13.5% of residents, among the highest rates for similar areas.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, as 14.3% of people provide unpaid care, which is much higher than most areas. There is also a higher than usual number of former Defence Force members.

The area has a large First Nations community of 778 people. This group faces more challenges than others, with an unemployment rate of 14.0%, which is well above the state average.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 19.5% of households. About a quarter of all homes are occupied by people living alone.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 87.6% of dwellings. Most homes are spacious, with 78.9% having three or more bedrooms.

Car dependence is very high, with 59.4% of workers driving to work and only 0.7% using public transport. A typical commute to the city takes 95 minutes.

The community has seen steady movement, with 39.7% of residents arriving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are few, making up just 7.4% of the population.

About 54% of adults are working or looking for work, which is much lower than most areas. Health care and social assistance are the most common industries for local workers.

Overall advantage is low, with the area ranking in the bottom 30% of similar places. This is reflected in lower levels of job skills and limited access to money and resources.

The area is far wetter than the state average, with an annual rainfall of 1,155mm. Temperatures remain typical for the region, with a maximum average of 24.1 degrees.

The area is mostly car-dependent, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services. While most people can walk to a park or school, the overall walkability score is far below the state average.