Aberdare

The typical resident is 36, making the area noticeably younger than the state average. About 11.2% of the population are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 91% born here and only 5.8% born overseas—a figure far below the New South Wales average.

English is the primary language for 94% of residents. Only 2.8% use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

Religion is less common here than in other areas, with 45% of people reporting no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 5.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 33.5% completing Year 12, both far below state figures.

Typical incomes are well below the national average, with the typical household earning $1,251 a week. Only 11.4% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the state figure.

Health challenges are very common, as 40.1% of people have a long-term health condition and 15.9% have a mental health condition, both among the highest for this level.

Unpaid care for children is much more common here than in most areas, with 30.8% of people providing this support. However, volunteering is much lower than the national figure at 9.8%.

There are 284 First Nations people in the area, who are noticeably younger than those in the rest of the state. Their typical personal income of $505 is a little below the national figure.

Single-parent families make up 25.4% of households, which is far above the national figure. About 30.3% of people live alone, which is also higher than most areas.

The area is dominated by separate houses, though 34.9% of homes are rented, which is well above the national average. Typical weekly rent is $303, which is a little below the national figure.

Most people rely on cars, with 62.9% driving to work and only 9.4% working from home. While there are many public transport stops, no one uses public transport to commute.

The area has seen a fair amount of movement, with 38% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are low at 4.1%, far below the state average.

Unemployment is a little above the national figure at 7.4%. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, or in accommodation and food services.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with almost no one able to walk to groceries or health services. However, nearly all homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park or school.