Argenton

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 8.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. The typical resident is 40 years old, and about 13.4% of people are in de facto relationships, a rate higher than most similar areas.

The vast majority of residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 10.6% of the community, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%. Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 87.4% of the community. While 8.4% of people use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas, this is still far below the state average of 26.6%.

About 42.4% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average of 38.9%. Nearly half the population identifies as Christian.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 8.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. This is far below the New South Wales figure of 27.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,318, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 7.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a rate much lower than most other areas.

Health challenges are common here, with 41.2% of people living with a long-term health condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Mental health conditions are particularly prevalent at 17.1%, which is well above the Australian average.

Unpaid care for others is more common than usual, with 14.2% of people providing this support. However, volunteering is among the lowest at this level, at 6.5%, which is well below the national figure of 14.1%.

There are 118 First Nations people in the area, a count larger than about 88% of similar places. The typical First Nations resident is 28, which is noticeably older than the state average of 23.

Single-parent families are very common at 27.5%, a rate far above the national figure of 14.1%. Additionally, 30.7% of people live alone, which is higher than in most other areas.

Renting is much more common here than in other areas, with 39.6% of households renting. While 84.7% of homes are separate houses, there are far fewer large homes with three or more bedrooms compared to the national average.

Public transport access is excellent, with 11 stops in the area and a typical walk to the nearest stop of only 2 minutes. Despite this, no one commutes by public transport, and 61.2% of workers drive a car.

The area has seen significant movement, with 34.5% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 14.7% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Around 54.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure of 61.1%. The most common industries for local workers are health care, construction, and retail.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 6.9. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or public transport, though only 22.4% are within that distance of health services.