Barrack Heights

The area is home to 6,003 people, with a First Nations population that is well above the state and national figures. The typical resident is 41, making the community noticeably older than the Australian average.

About 19.5% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas, though this remains well below the New South Wales average.

English is the main language for 82% of the community. Those using another language at home make up 13.3% of the population, which is far below the state average.

More than half of the community identifies as Christian, while 37.5% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is well above the state average.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and just 35.7% completing Year 12.

Household incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical weekly family income of $1,594 and only 12.6% of homes earning $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, as people with long-term health conditions (34.7%) and mental health conditions (11.9%) are much more numerous than in most areas.

Unpaid care is more common here than in most areas, though the proportion of volunteers is among the lowest at this level.

The First Nations community is quite large, with 412 people. This group is noticeably younger than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 18.

One-parent families are far more common here than in the rest of Australia, making up 24.6% of households.

Most homes are separate houses, and 85.6% have three or more bedrooms. While 36.3% are owned outright, 33% of households are renting.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as only 0.7% of people commute by public transport. However, 7.8% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than in similar areas.

The population is relatively stable, with the proportion of people who moved in the last five years being far below the national average.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state, and the unemployment rate is a little above the New South Wales figure.

Barrack Heights is very walkable, with nearly every home within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or public transport stop.