Bendemeer

This is an older community where 30% of people are seniors, far above the national figure of 17.2%. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 14.2% of the population, which is well below the New South Wales average.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 82.1% born here. Only 8% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the sole language for almost everyone, with only 0.6% of people using another language at home. This is far below the 22.3% national figure.

About half of the population identifies as Christian, while 38.1% have no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 36.3% of residents completing Year 12. People with a bachelor degree or higher make up 13.4% of the community, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas. The typical household earns $1,021 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 32.7% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.

Residents are very active in their community, with 22% volunteering, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid housework is also more common here than in most areas.

First Nations people make up 11.5% of the population, well above the national figure of 3.2%. The typical First Nations resident is 30, noticeably older than the national figure of 24.

Many residents live alone, with 33.2% of households being single-person, which is well above the national figure. This is consistent with the area's older population.

Homes are mostly separate houses, and nearly half (49.7%) are owned outright, far above the national average. Typical monthly mortgage payments are much lower than most areas at $1,083.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport. While there are a high number of bus stops relative to the population, most homes have two or more vehicles.

The community is very stable, with only 27.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.

A high proportion of the workforce (69.4%) is employed full-time, far above the national figure. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.7, far below the New South Wales average. No residents live within a 15-minute walk of health services.