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Albion Park Rail
7 km²
Daily life in Albion Park Rail is defined by a high level of accessibility, with most homes within a short walk of public transport, parks and groceries. It is a diverse community of nearly 7,000 people that stands out for its significant First Nations population and a higher proportion of seniors than the national average. While many residents live in large detached houses, the area faces challenges with lower typical incomes and a higher prevalence of long-term health conditions.
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The community is notably older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 41 and over 21% of the population aged 65 and over. It is also home to a First Nations population of 6.4%, which is much higher than most similar areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 15% were born overseas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, and the proportion of overseas-born residents is far below the New South Wales average.
English is the primary language for 89% of the community. While the use of other languages at home is higher than in similar areas, it remains far below the state and national figures.
About 40% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the New South Wales figure. Christianity remains the most common religious affiliation at 51.9%.
Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 8.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 33% completing Year 12, both of which are far below national figures.
Typical incomes are well below the national average, with a typical weekly household earning $1,411. Only 12.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure far below the state average.
Health challenges are prominent here, as 39.2% of people have a long-term health condition and 13.6% have a mental health condition, both of which are much higher than in most areas.
While 14.4% of residents provide unpaid care, which is higher than most areas, the volunteer rate of 9.4% is well below the national figure.
The First Nations community is larger than in most similar areas. Year 12 completion among First Nations residents is 28.8%, which is well below the national average of 37%.
One-parent families make up 20.8% of the community, which is much higher than most areas. Typical households consist of about 2.5 people.
Homes here are predominantly large, with 82.8% having three or more bedrooms and 78% being detached houses. Typical weekly rent is $390, which is much higher than in most similar areas.
Public transport infrastructure is a strength, with a very high number of stops and a short walk to the nearest one. However, only 12.9% of people work from home, which is far below the state average.
The area has seen a fair amount of movement, with 33.8% of people moving in the last five years, though recent arrivals from overseas are far fewer than in the rest of the state.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 54%. The most common industries are health care and social assistance, followed by construction and retail.
The area is very walkable, with 95.6% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 89.5% within 15 minutes of groceries, far exceeding the state average for shopping access.