Bewong

The community is notably young, with children under 15 making up 23.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people also represent a much higher share of the population here than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 15.0% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home in this community. This is far below the state and national figures for people using other languages.

Almost half of the residents (48.8%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the New South Wales average. Christianity is the other primary affiliation at 51.2%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 8.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical personal weekly income is $662, which is a little below the national figure. High earners are rare here, as no one earns $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 30.0% of people, which is well above the state average. Arthritis and diabetes are the most common reported conditions.

Unpaid housework is very common here, with 30.4% of people doing 15 or more hours a week. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

First Nations people in this area are far younger than those in the state and nation, with a typical age of just 10. Their typical personal income of $1,125 is far above the national figure.

The area is dominated by families, with 54.1% being couples with children. Consequently, people living alone are less common here than in most areas.

Every single home in Bewong is a separate house. Rent is a little above the national figure at $450 a week, and typical home-loan payments are also higher than the national average.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport and every home owning at least one vehicle. It takes about 130 minutes to drive to the city.

About 30.8% of residents moved here in the last five years, which is well below the New South Wales average of 39.9%.

Full-time employment is much higher here than in most areas at 69.4%. There is currently no unemployment reported in the community.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools. However, nearly 90% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.