Blackwall

The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than New South Wales and Australia. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 23.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

Most people were born in Australia, though 17.3% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

English is the main language for 85.8% of residents. While 7.2% use another language at home—a figure higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the state and national averages.

Religion is less common here than across the country, with 40.1% of people reporting no religion. This is well above the New South Wales figure of 33.2%.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 46.3% of people completing Year 12. However, those with a bachelor degree or higher (17.7%) are more common here than in most similar areas.

Typical weekly household income is $1,449, which is well below the New South Wales figure of $1,829. Similarly, typical personal weekly income is $732, a little below the national figure.

Health challenges are more common here, as 33.7% of people have a long-term health condition. This is well above the national average, and 10.9% of people report a mental health condition.

Volunteer rates are much lower than in most similar areas at 11.7%. Meanwhile, 13.1% of people provide unpaid care, which is a little above the national figure.

First Nations people make up 5.6% of the population, which is much higher than most areas. Personal income for this group is well above the national figure at $780 per week.

Living arrangements are distinctive, with 31.7% of people living alone and 21.9% in one-parent families; both figures are much higher than in most similar areas.

Renting is much more common here than in similar areas, with 30.7% of households renting. Separate houses make up 71% of homes, though 35% are owned outright, which is well above the state average.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 99.8% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. This helps explain why 3.2% of people commute by public transport, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

The area is fairly stable, though 38.3% of residents have moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 7.2% of the community.

Fewer people are working or looking for work compared to the state average, at 53.2%. Full-time employment is also much lower than most similar areas at 53%.

The area is somewhat walkable, with almost every home within 15 minutes of a park. However, it is very poorly served for essentials, as only 27.8% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.