Boydtown

The community is far older than the state or national average, with 37.3% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 9.3%, a figure well below the national average of 18.2%.

One in five people here was born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas, though still well below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

About 10.7% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in similar areas, although this is still far below the state figure of 26.6%.

A total of 42.7% of residents have no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the other primary affiliation at 46.7%.

Educational attainment is among the lowest for its level, with only 24.6% of people completing Year 12 and 7.7% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both far below the national figures.

Incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical household earning $739 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, as 42.7% of people have a long-term health condition and 17.3% have a mental health condition, both far above the national average. About 9.3% need help with daily activities.

While fewer people provide unpaid care or look after children than in most areas, 20% of residents are volunteers. There is also a high rate of former Defence Force members at 7.9%.

First Nations people make up a very small part of the population. Those who are present are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 61.

Small households are the norm here, with 33.3% of people living alone and a typical home containing only 1.8 people, which is well below the national average of 2.5.

Home ownership is very high, with 64.1% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. However, the typical weekly rent of $127 is much lower than the national figure of $375.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with zero people using public transport to get to work and no public transport stops available. Every home has at least one motor vehicle.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 45.1% of residents moving into the area in the last five years, which is well above the national average of 40.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, and the unemployment rate of 12.9% is well above the national figure of 5.1%.

The area is heavily car-dependent, as there are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. The only accessible amenity for most is a park.