Bellambi

First Nations people make up 8.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. The community is generally younger than most, with a typical age of 38.

While 18.4% of residents were born overseas, this is far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, making up 38.6% and 36.6% respectively.

About 10.6% of people use a language other than English at home, though this is far below the national figure of 22.3%. Only 2.2% of the population speak little or no English.

A large proportion of the community has no religion at 41.9%, which is well above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common faith at 44.3%.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 39.8% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%. Only 15.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Earnings are well below state levels, with a typical household income of $1,183 a week compared to $1,829 in New South Wales. Only 13.4% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Health challenges are much more common here than in most areas, with 35.2% of people reporting a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also well above the national average at 13.5%.

Volunteer rates are much lower than most areas at 10.1%, which is well below the national figure of 14.1%. About 12.4% of people provide unpaid care.

First Nations residents face significant hardship, with an unemployment rate of 17.6%, which is well above the national average of 12.3%. Typical personal income for this group is also lower than the national figure.

Family structures are distinctive here, with one-parent families making up 29.4% of households, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Additionally, 33.6% of people live alone.

Rental properties are very common, with 53% of households renting, far above the state average of 32.6%. Only 19.8% of homes are owned outright, one of the lowest rates for similar areas.

The area is well served by transport, with 22 public transport stops and 99.9% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Despite this, 14.2% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national average.

The population is relatively stable, with 30.5% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 7.9% of residents.

The local workforce is smaller than usual, with only 49.3% of adults working or looking for work. Unemployment is a little above the national average at 6.6%.

Bellambi is very walkable, with 95.3% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. Almost every home is within a short walk of a park, school, or grocery store, though no homes are within 15 minutes of health services.