Arrawarra

The typical resident is 66 years old, which is far older than the national figure of 38. This is reflected in the age structure, where 52.5% of people are seniors and children under 15 make up only 3.0%.

People born overseas make up 28.1% of the population, a figure that is much higher than most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 50.1%.

While 16.4% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in similar areas, this is still well below the New South Wales average.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 58.5% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 30.6%, which is well below the national figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 7.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 32.2% having completed Year 12.

Incomes are among the lowest for this level, with a typical weekly household income of $718, which is far below the state average of $1,829.

Health needs are significant, with 47.0% of people living with a long-term condition and 12.2% needing help with daily activities, both of which are well above national figures.

A high 15.5% of people provide unpaid care, which is well above the national average. This is contrasted by very low rates of child care, at just 6.3%.

First Nations people make up 3.7% of the population, and 27.3% of this group speak a First Nations language, which is far above the national figure.

Living arrangements are dominated by single occupants, with 45.8% of people living alone. This is far above the state average and helps explain why the typical home holds only 1.9 people.

Home ownership is very high, with 74.8% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most are separate houses, though they are typically small, with only 37.3% having three or more bedrooms.

Public transport use is very high for this level, with 35.6% of people using it to commute. This is far above the state and national figures.

The area has seen significant movement, with 36.3% of people moving in the last five years and a very high 50.0% of recent arrivals coming from overseas.

Workforce participation is among the lowest at this level, with only 31.4% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 9.9%, which is well above the national figure.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.4. While almost everyone lives within a short walk of a park or bus stop, there are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.