Newcastle Port - Kooragang

The community is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with 22.6% of people aged 65 and over. While the population has grown since 2011, children under 15 make up only 12.9%, which is well below the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 16.1% were born overseas, a figure that has risen since 2016. English and Irish ancestries are the most common backgrounds after Australian.

English is the only language used at home here, which is far below the national and state figures for linguistic diversity.

A majority of residents—51.6%—report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen by 37 points since 2016.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most other areas, with no residents holding a bachelor's degree and only 42.9% completing Year 12.

Personal incomes are well above the national figure, with a typical weekly amount of $1,062. However, typical weekly family incomes are a little below the state and national averages.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than in the rest of the state, affecting 38.7% of people. In contrast, no residents currently require help with daily activities.

This area has a very high proportion of Defence Force veterans at 12.5% and a high rate of unpaid carers. However, there are no volunteers recorded in the community.

The First Nations population is very small, consisting of only a few people. This group is far older than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 48.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with a typical 2.1 people per household, which is a little below the national figure.

Housing costs are high, with typical weekly rents at $550 and monthly home-loan payments at $2,546, both of which are well above the national average.

There are a very high number of public transport departures per 1,000 people, though the area is served exclusively by buses.

The population is very stable, with only 14.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

The area has a very high rate of people working or looking for work at 76.2%, far above both the state and national figures.

There are 71 businesses operating in the area, and residents generally have better access to money and resources than 70% of similar areas.

The area is wetter than most of New South Wales, with average annual rainfall of 1,047mm and minimum temperatures that are well above the state average.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score. Most homes are far from essential services, with only 28.3% within a 15-minute walk of groceries.