Awaba

The community has a strong First Nations presence, with 6.0% of residents identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is a little above the national figure. While the typical resident is 40, there are far fewer seniors here than in most similar areas, with those aged 65 and over making up only 10.9%.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 91.9% born here and only 5.3% born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales average. English is the most common ancestry at 47.2%.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with 96.3% using it at home. Only 0.7% of residents use another language, a figure far below the state and national averages.

About 42.1% of residents have no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Half of the community identifies as Christian.

The area has a lower rate of higher education than most, with 13.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, it is very well served by schools, with 12 schools within 3km.

Typical weekly family income is $2,178, which is about the same as the national figure. Personal incomes vary, with 41.0% of people earning under $650 a week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.5% of residents. Mental health conditions are also slightly more frequent, at 9.8%.

Residents are very active in unpaid work; 33.4% care for children and 16.0% provide other unpaid care, both figures well above the national average. Volunteering is also common, with 16.6% of people pitching in.

There are 26 First Nations people in the area. The typical First Nations resident is 42, which is far older than the national figure of 24, and their typical personal income of $725 is well above the Australian average.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.8 people per home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. This is reflected in the fact that 64.7% of households are couples with children.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, making up 97.9% of dwellings. These homes are typically large, with 83.8% having three or more bedrooms, and renting is very rare at only 8.5%.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with 62.8% of workers driving to work. While there are more public transport stops per person than in many areas, 0.0% of residents use it to commute.

The population is relatively stable, with 32.1% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, at 65.1%. The most common industries are health care, manufacturing, and construction.

The area is car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.6. Residents have no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.