Aberdeen

The community is notably diverse in its First Nations population, with 10.2% of residents identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. The typical resident is 41 years old, and there is a high proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 6.1% were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures. Australian and English ancestries are the most common, making up nearly 90% of the population.

English is the dominant language, with 92.9% of people using it exclusively at home. Only 2.6% of residents use another language, a figure far below the New South Wales and Australian averages.

About 59.2% of the population identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 33.4%, which is about the same as the state figure but well below the national average.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 6.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 29.9% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,426, which is well below the state figure. However, the area has a higher proportion of people earning $2,000 or more a week than most similar areas.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 32.9% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure, and mental health conditions are also more frequent.

Volunteer rates are much lower than in most areas, at 12.0%. Unpaid care for children and other family members sits around the middle for similar communities.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the population, with a typical age of 22. Household incomes for First Nations families are well above the state and national figures.

Families with children are common, though there is a higher rate of people living alone (29.9%) than is usual for the state. About 12.9% of households are one-parent families.

The area is dominated by separate houses, making up 89.7% of homes. This is far above the state average, and 37.4% of these homes are owned outright, which is also well above the national figure.

Most people rely on cars, with 70.6% driving to work and very few using public transport. Only 7.2% of the workforce works from home, a figure far below the state and national averages.

The population is relatively stable, with 32.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals are also far fewer than the state average.

Mining is a major employer, with 19.5% of the workforce in the industry. Full-time employment is higher here than in most areas, and the workforce is heavily weighted toward technicians, trades, and machinery operators.

While 82.8% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, other amenities like parks and health services are harder to reach on foot. The overall walkability score is 5.1, which is slightly lower than the state average.