Adamstown - Kotara

The area is slightly younger than the state and national averages, with 19.6% of the population being children under 15. While the total population has grown to 16,600, the proportion of seniors has fallen by 1.8 points since 2011.

The community is much less diverse than most Australian areas, with only 12.5% of people born overseas—far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim English or Australian ancestry.

English is the primary language for 89% of the population. Only 8.2% of people use another language at home, which is far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

The community is notably secular, with 46.8% of people reporting no religion. This is well above the national figure of 38.9% and represents a 26 point increase since 2011.

This is a highly qualified area where 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. Education levels have risen since 2011, with 62.7% of residents now having completed Year 12.

Household wealth is high, with 29.8% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week, which is much higher than most areas. The typical family income of $2,525 is also a little above the state and national figures.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 10.5% of residents. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is lower than the state average.

Caregiving is a strong feature of the community, with 31.3% of people providing unpaid childcare—well above the national figure. There is also a much higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

First Nations residents in the area fare better than the national average, with a Year 12 completion rate of 57.4% and a lower unemployment rate of 7.1%.

Families are slightly larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. About 61.2% of households consist of couples with children.

Separate houses dominate the landscape at 82%, and 78.3% of homes have three or more bedrooms. While many residents own their homes, the typical monthly mortgage payment of $2,167 is much higher than in most areas.

The area is heavily reliant on cars for commuting, though 26.5% of people now work from home—a massive increase from 3% in 2011. Despite this, public transport access is excellent, with a very high number of stops per 1,000 people.

The population is fairly stable, with 38% of people moving in the last five years. The proportion of recent overseas arrivals has fallen since 2011.

The workforce is very active, with 68.1% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national average. Many residents work in health, education, or professional roles.

The area is overall very advantaged compared to the rest of the country, ranking in the top 20% for both general advantage and job skills.

The area experiences higher rainfall than the state average, receiving 1,106mm annually, and has slightly higher minimum temperatures than the New South Wales average.

The neighborhood is very walkable, with 99.4% of homes within a short walk of both public transport and a park. Most residents can also reach health services and schools within 15 minutes on foot.