Bligh Park

The area is much younger than the national average, with children under 15 making up 23.0% of the population. This trend is matched by a very low proportion of seniors, as those aged 65 and over are well below the state figure at 8.8%.

Most residents were born in Australia (86.0%), and the population has far fewer overseas-born people than both the state and the nation. Those with overseas heritage most commonly cite English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the main language for 91.3% of residents, and the number of people using another language at home is far below the national figure. Only 0.8% of the community speak little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith at 55.4%, while 37.7% of people report having no religion, which is well above the New South Wales figure.

Educational attainment is far below the state and national averages, with only 13.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Most residents have a Certificate III or IV as their highest qualification.

Typical weekly household income is $2,029, which is a little above the national figure. Personal incomes are also much higher than in most similar areas, with the typical resident earning $935 a week.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 10.1% of residents. Other long-term health figures, such as those needing help with daily activities, are about the same as the national average.

A high number of residents provide unpaid care for children (32.2%), which is well above the national figure. However, the proportion of people who volunteer is much lower than in most other areas.

The First Nations community is quite large and noticeably younger than average, with a typical age of 19. Household and personal incomes for First Nations people are well above the state and national figures.

Homes here are larger than usual, with a typical 2.8 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children (60.5%) and a much higher rate of one-parent families compared to most areas.

Large homes are the norm, with 92.2% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. While separate houses are far more common than the state average, far fewer people own their homes outright, and rent is a little above the national figure.

The area is very well served by public transport stops, and every home is within a 10-minute walk of one. Despite this, 55.2% of people still commute to work by car.

The community is relatively mobile, with 37.1% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals (5.8%) are well below the national average.

A far higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work (71.2%) compared to the state and national figures. Construction is the most common industry, employing 14.9% of the workforce.

While every resident is within a 15-minute walk of a park or school, the area is far below the state average for access to groceries and health services. This results in a walkability score that is well below the New South Wales figure.