Bathurst

The community is older than the national figure, with the typical resident aged 41 and 23.7% being seniors. This is reflected in the low number of children, which is well below the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 16.6% were born overseas. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and the proportion of overseas-born residents is far below the New South Wales average.

English is the main language for 82.8% of the population. While 11.4% use another language at home, which is much higher than most similar areas, this is still far below the state average.

About half of the population identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 35.1%, a figure that is a little above the state average but well below the national figure.

The area is well-qualified, with 24.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Local schools are more common here than in most similar areas, with 15 schools within 3 km.

Typical household incomes are well below the state and national figures. Only 10.9% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is lower than most other areas.

Health challenges are much more common here than in most areas, with 36.5% of people reporting a long-term health condition and 13.5% living with a mental health condition.

Unpaid care for children and housework is much lower than in most areas. Volunteers make up 15% of the community, which is a little above the New South Wales figure.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the population, with 379 people in the area. While personal incomes are a little above the national figure, the unemployment rate is well above the state average.

This area has a very high number of people living alone—45.3%, which is far above the national figure. Consequently, homes are smaller, with only 1.9 people per home on average.

Rental properties are very common here, with 53.5% of households renting, far above the state average. Most homes are small, and the proportion of houses with three or more bedrooms is far below the national figure.

Public transport access is very high, with 78 stops and 66 routes. However, the area is car-dependent, as only 0.4% of people commute by public transport and 10.8% work from home, far below the state average.

The population is very transient, with 53.3% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also far more common here than across the rest of the country.

Full-time employment is a little above the national average. The workforce is concentrated in health care, social assistance, and education.

This is a walker's paradise where 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and public transport. Its walkability score is well above the New South Wales average.