Adamstown

The community is notably young, with a typical age of 36 and a proportion of seniors that is well below the national figure. There is also a higher than usual number of people in de facto relationships.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 12.0% of the population, which is far below the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

While 8.3% of people use another language at home—a higher rate than in similar areas—this is still far below the New South Wales and national averages.

A large portion of the community reports no religion, at 47.7%, which is far above the state figure and well above the national average.

Residents are highly qualified, with 29.9% holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure. This high level of education is reflected in the 60.8% who completed Year 12, a rate much higher than most areas.

The area is quite affluent, with typical weekly personal incomes at $925, a little above the state and national figures. Those earning $3,000 or more a week make up 26.6% of households, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Mental health conditions are reported by 11.5% of residents, which is well above the state average and a little above the national figure.

A higher than usual 4.3% of residents have served in the Defence Force. Unpaid housework is less common here, with 18.0% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, which is well below the state average.

First Nations people in the area have a Year 12 completion rate of 63.1%, which is far above the national figure. Household incomes for this group are also well above the state and national averages.

People living alone are more common here than in most areas, at 29.6%. Family compositions are varied, though couples with children make up the largest group at 55.9%.

Renting is much more common here than elsewhere, with 39.5% of households renting, well above the state and national figures. Homes are generally smaller, with 61.8% having three or more bedrooms, which is far below the national average.

The area is exceptionally well-served by transport, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Working from home is also common, with 24.8% of the workforce doing so, which is well above the national figure.

The population is very mobile; 45.1% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well above the state and national figures. Recent overseas arrivals make up 14.5% of the community.

More people here are working or looking for work (69.2%) compared to most similar areas, and this is far above the state average. Many residents work as professionals, particularly in health care and social assistance.

The area is a walker's paradise, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and a school. Almost every home is also within a short walk of health services and groceries, far exceeding state averages.