Albion Park

The area is noticeably younger than both the state and national figures, with 20.6% of residents being children under 15. About 4.5% of the population are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is higher than most similar areas.

The community is predominantly Australian-born, with 84.1% born here. Those born overseas make up 12.3% of the population, a figure far below the state and national averages.

English is the main language for 90.4% of the community. While 5.6% of people use another language at home, this is far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

About 39.3% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the state figure. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 53.9%.

The area has a lower rate of higher education than most, with 13.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Those who completed Year 12 make up 41.9% of the population, far below the national figure.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,938, which is higher than most similar areas and a little above the national figure. About 22.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are reported by 10.7% of residents, which is much higher than most areas. Long-term health conditions are also more common here than the state average.

A high 32% of people provide unpaid care for children, which is well above the national figure. However, only 10.2% of the community volunteer, a rate much lower than most similar areas.

First Nations residents here are noticeably younger than those in the state and nation, with a typical age of 20. Their typical household income of $2,031 is well above the state and national figures.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the high proportion of couples with children, who make up 61.9% of families.

Detached houses are very common, and 92.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms, far above the state average. Typical weekly rents are $460, which is a little above the national figure.

Cars are the primary way to get around, with 59.7% of people driving to work. Only 0.4% use public transport, and very few homes have no motor vehicle.

The community is relatively stable, with 33% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the state and national figures. Recent overseas arrivals are also far below the national average.

More people are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, at 65.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is a little below the national figure.

Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, but far fewer are within easy walking distance of groceries or health services compared to the state average.