Toronto - Awaba

The area is far older than the national average, with 28% of people aged 65 and over. This senior population has grown since 2011, while the proportion of children under 15 has fallen slightly to 15.6%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people (11.2%) than the state average of 29.3%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 92.1% of the community. Only 3.8% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

People with no religion make up 43% of the population, a figure that has risen sharply by 23 points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 49.5%.

The area has a lower rate of university qualifications than most, with 17.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and the number of people who completed Year 12 has risen to 42.8%.

Weekly incomes are generally lower than the state average, with the typical personal income being $676. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more per week has risen since 2011.

Health challenges are common here, as 38.9% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national average, and 8.8% of residents need help with daily activities.

More people provide unpaid care (14.9%) and do significant housework than in most similar areas. There is also a higher proportion of former Defence Force members compared to the rest of the state.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community at 6.6%, which is well above the national average. However, this group faces higher unemployment (11.9%) and lower Year 12 completion rates.

One-parent families are much more common here (18.1%) than in most areas. At the same time, more people live alone compared to the state average.

Housing is dominated by detached houses, with 41.1% owned outright—well above the national figure. Most homes are large, with 78% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as only 0.8% of people commute by public transport. While there are many bus stops, the drive time to the city is quite long at 94 minutes.

The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years (35.3%) compared to the national average of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals are also few.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (50.9%) compared to the national average of 61.1%. The most common industries for those employed are health care, social assistance, and construction.

The area is ranked lower than most similar places for overall advantage, with a score of 4 out of 10. Population growth has been very slow since 2021.

The area is much wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall of 1,185mm. Temperatures are typical for New South Wales.

While most homes are within a short walk of a park or public transport, the area is poorly served for other needs. Only 28.6% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.