Belmont

Belmont is far older than the rest of the state, with the typical resident aged 48. Children under 15 make up only 14.5% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

The area is predominantly Australian born, with 84.7% of residents born here. This is far below the New South Wales average for overseas births, which stands at 29.3%.

English is the main language for 91.2% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is 4.0%, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 39.5% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is well above the state average. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 52.1%.

Education levels are lower than the national average, with only 41% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the Australian figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,280, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Personal incomes are also lower than most areas, with 44.1% of people earning under $650 a week.

Health challenges are much more common here than in most areas, with 38.6% of people reporting a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%.

About 12.9% of people provide unpaid care, while 3.6% have served in the Defence Force, which is higher than most similar areas.

There are 356 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical age for First Nations residents is 26, which is a little older than the national figure of 24.

Many people live alone (33.4%) or in one-parent families (17.7%), both of which are much higher than in most areas. Households are generally small, with 2.2 people per home.

Outright home ownership is high at 40.3%, well above the national figure of 31%. However, homes tend to be smaller, as 61.1% have three or more bedrooms, which is far below the national average.

Public transport infrastructure is strong with 48 stops in the area. Despite this, 10.8% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national figure of 7.4%.

The community is somewhat mobile, with 36.9% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 9.7% of the population.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work here (52.1%) compared to the national figure of 61.1%. The most common industries for those employed are health care, construction, and retail.

Belmont is very walkable, with a score of 7.0. Nearly all residents live within a 15-minute walk of a park, and 82.7% are within 15 minutes of health services, far above the state average.