Buchanan

The area has a very strong First Nations presence at 18.4%, which is far above the state and national figures. It is also a young community, with 23.1% of people being children under 15, well above the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 3.8%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the primary language for nearly 90% of the community. Only 3.8% of people use another language at home, which is far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

Over half the community identifies as Christian, while 40.1% of people report having no religion, a figure a little above the national average.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 38.5% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%. Around 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical household incomes are a little above the national figure at $2,028 per week. This is supported by a high proportion of high earners, with 18.3% of people earning $2,000 or more weekly, which is well above the national average.

A little more than a quarter of residents have a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are a little more common here than in the rest of the state, and 7.5% of people need help with daily activities, which is much higher than most areas.

Unpaid care is common here, with 17.2% of people providing unpaid care, a figure well above the national average. Around 17.2% of residents also volunteer, which is well above the state figure.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the population, though they are noticeably younger than the state average with a typical age of 18. Household incomes for First Nations residents are well above the national figure.

Families in Buchanan tend to be large, with 3.0 people per home. The area has a very high proportion of one-parent families at 29.3%, which is far above the national average of 14.1%.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, most of which have three or more bedrooms. Mortgage payments are very high, with the typical monthly payment of $3,000 being far above the national figure.

Car use is essential, as 59% of people drive to work and no one uses public transport to commute. While there are more public transport stops per person than in most areas, the walk to the nearest stop takes about 24 minutes.

About 32% of the population moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, and the unemployment rate of 2.7% is a little below the national figure. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or manufacturing.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.