Beresfield

First Nations people make up 9.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. The community is also older than most, with 22.3% of residents aged 65 or over, a figure well above the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and 85.9% of the population shares this birthplace. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, with 44% and 43.2% respectively.

English is the main language for 89.9% of the community. While 6.7% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in similar areas, this is still far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

About 41.7% of people report having no religion, which is well above the state average of 33.2%. Half of the population identifies as Christian.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 33.7% of residents completing Year 12, compared to 58.9% across New South Wales. Only 9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical household incomes are well below the national figure, with the usual weekly income being $1,257. Only 8.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much lower than most other areas.

Health challenges are common here, as 39.6% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the state's 27%. This is reflected in the 8.8% of residents who need help with daily activities.

The area has a higher rate of people providing unpaid care than most other areas. Additionally, 4% of residents served in the Defence Force, which is a little above the national average.

There are 301 First Nations people living here, one of the largest groups at this level. The typical personal income for this group is $633, which is a little above the national figure.

Single-parent families are very common, making up 23.6% of households, which is well above the national average of 14.1%. About 29.6% of people live alone.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 90.2% of homes. While 35.7% of homes are owned outright, 31.3% of households are renting, a figure that is much higher than in similar areas.

Most people drive to work, and the area has a high number of public transport stops. However, very few people—only 0.4%—actually commute using public transport.

The community has seen a high number of recent arrivals from overseas, with 26.5% of the population arriving recently. This is far above the national figure of 14.5%.

Unemployment is higher than in most areas at 5.8%. Those who are working often find jobs as labourers or in health care and social assistance.

Beresfield is very walkable, with a score of 6.3. Residents have’ easier access to groceries within a 15-minute walk than those in the rest of the state.