Pottsville

The population is noticeably older than the national figure, with 21% of residents aged 65 and over. However, children under 15 make up 20.4% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 13.7% were born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 3.9% of people using another language at home. This is far below the state and national averages.

A striking 49% of residents have no religion, a figure that has risen 22 points since 2011. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

While 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the New South Wales average. Year 12 completion has risen 11 points since 2011 to reach 49.6%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,466, which is a little below the national figure. While incomes have risen since 2011, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week remains lower than most areas.

Health trends are around the middle for similar areas, with 27.6% of people reporting a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are reported by 8.1% of residents.

Unpaid care for children is much more common here than in most areas, with 30% of people providing this support. Similarly, 24.2% of people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly.

First Nations people make up 3.9% of the population, which is about the same as the state average. This group is noticeably younger than the general population, with a typical age of 21.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per home. Over half of all households are couples with children, which helps explain why the area has so many children.

The community is dominated by separate houses, and 37.5% of homes are owned outright, which is well above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is $468, a little above the national average.

Car use is essential here, as only 0.3% of people commute by public transport. While there are 61 public transport stops, the walk to the nearest one is among the longest for similar areas.

About 37.2% of residents have moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 5.7% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Full-time employment is among the lowest for similar areas at 49.5%. The most common industries for local workers are health care and social assistance, followed by construction.

The area is moderately advantaged, ranking higher than about 50% of similar areas overall. It has a relatively high number of businesses, with 1,341 in total.

Pottsville is very wet compared to the rest of the state, with average annual rainfall reaching 1,852mm. Minimum temperatures are also well above the New South Wales average.

The area is only somewhat walkable, with far fewer homes within a 15-minute walk of schools or health services compared to the state average.