Atholwood

First Nations people make up 17.6% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 3.2%. The area is far older than most, with a typical age of 50 and a very high proportion of seniors.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.8% were born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. Australian, English, and Italian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language used at home for 88.2% of people. Very few use another language, and no residents reported speaking little or no English.

Christianity is the most common religion at 57.4%, while 38.2% of people report having no religion, a figure that is well above the state average.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree and only 30.8% completing Year 12. Many adults hold a Certificate III or IV.

Typical incomes are well below national figures, with the usual weekly personal income at $512. Only 18.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health needs are high here; 14.7% of people need help with daily activities and 32.4% have a long-term health condition, both of which are well above the national average.

Local residents are very active in their community, with 25% volunteering—a rate far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for others is also much more common than in most areas.

There are 12 First Nations people in the area, who are noticeably younger than the national average with a typical age of 21. Their typical personal income of $450 is a little below the national figure.

One-parent families are far more common here than across Australia, making up 25% of households. On average, there are 2.6 people per home.

Every home in Atholwood is a separate house. Rents are far below the national average at just $84 a week, and typical monthly mortgage payments are also very low.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and every home owning at least one vehicle. This is consistent with the 48.1% of workers who operate from home.

About 31.8% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the New South Wales rate of 39.9%.

Only 50% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. Those who are employed often work in agriculture or education.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.