Newcastle - Cooks Hill

The typical resident is 38, though the community has aged by five years since 2011. It is an area with very few children, as the proportion of those under 15 is well below the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure. English is the most common ancestry at 44.2%.

English is the dominant language here, and the share of people using another language at home is far below the national average. Very few people, just 0.9%, speak little or no English.

The area is among the least religious in the country, with a far higher proportion of people reporting no religion compared to both the state and Australia.

This is a highly qualified community where 43.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. School completion is also much higher than usual, with 71.5% finishing Year 12.

Incomes are well above the national figure, with a typical personal weekly income of $1,149. High earners are common here, as 21.5% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

While the area has a much lower rate of people needing help with daily activities than most, mental health conditions are reported at a rate well above the national figure.

Residents are more likely to volunteer than those in other areas. However, far fewer people are providing unpaid childcare or housework compared to the state average.

First Nations residents in the area are noticeably older than the national average and have a much higher Year 12 completion rate of 53.2%.

The community is dominated by people living alone, who make up 40.8% of households. This is far above the national figure and helps explain why homes typically hold only 1.9 people.

Rental properties are very common, with 53.4% of households renting, far above the state average. Apartments and townhouses dominate the landscape, as separate houses make up only 11.7% of dwellings.

Working from home is very common at 30.2%, which is well above the national figure. The area is well-served by public transport, and 12.7% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The area is very dynamic, with 58.2% of people moving in the last five years, far above the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals are also much more common than in most other areas.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, and the local workforce is heavily concentrated in health care, professional services, and education.

The area is ranked as very advantaged, particularly in terms of education and job skills, and has seen population growth well above the state average.

The local area experiences higher average annual rainfall and higher minimum temperatures than the state average.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.3, as nearly 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and public transport.