Brownsville

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.1% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. The community is noticeably older than the national average, with few children under 15.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 15.6% were born overseas, a figure higher than in most similar areas but far below the New South Wales average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 92% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is around the middle for its level, though far below the state figure.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 42.7%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 52.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 8.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents finished school at Year 10 or Year 12, with Year 12 completion far below the state average.

Incomes are generally low, with a typical household earning $1,160 a week, which is well below the national figure. Only 9.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a rate much lower than most areas.

Health needs are very high here, with 43.7% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is among the highest rates at this level, and 16% of residents have a mental health condition.

Providing unpaid care is much more common here than in most areas, with 17.6% of people helping others. This is well above the national figure of 11.9%.

There are 32 First Nations people in the area, and the typical age of 27 is noticeably older than the state and national figures. Personal income for this group is lower than most areas.

Living arrangements are distinctive, with a very high number of people living alone (37.2%) and one-parent families (26.1%), both of which are far above the state and national averages.

Renting is much more common than usual at 35.5%. Many homes are smaller than average, with 53.3% having three or more bedrooms, a figure far below the national trend.

Car use is the primary way to get to work, though 11.8% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is among the highest rates for similar areas. No one commutes using public transport.

About 34.7% of residents moved in the last five years, a rate higher than most similar areas. Recent arrivals from overseas are less common here than in the wider state.

Job prospects are challenging, with an unemployment rate of 7.1% that is a little above the national figure. Only 52.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is lower than most areas.

The area is very walkable, with 97.5% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and groceries. This high level of accessibility is consistent with the area's flat terrain.