Calala

The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, and 23.4% of residents are children under 15. There is also a significant First Nations community, making up 11.0% of the population, which is well above the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 6.5% of the population, which is far below the New South Wales figure. English, Scottish, and Irish are the most common ancestries after Australian.

English is the primary language for 91.2% of the community. Only 4.0% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the state and national averages.

Christianity is the most common religion at 60.5%. Those reporting no religion make up 32.2%, which is well below the national figure.

A higher share of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher compared to similar areas, though this is still well below the state average at 17.8%. Over half of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly incomes for households ($1,863) and individuals ($878) are higher than in most similar areas and sit about the same as the national figures.

About 30.6% of people live with a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national average. Mental health conditions are also more common here than in most similar areas.

Unpaid care for children is very common here, with 30.1% of people providing this support, which is well above the national figure. Volunteering is also high, with 17.6% of residents participating.

The First Nations community is strong, with a typical age of just 19 years. This group has a Year 12 completion rate of 47.2%, which is far above the state and national averages.

Homes here are larger than usual, averaging 2.7 people. One-parent families are much more common here than in most similar areas, making up 15.7% of households.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 96.2% of dwellings being detached. Most homes are spacious, as 93.6% have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national average.

Cars are essential, with 64.6% of people driving to work and only 0.2% using public transport. While there are many bus stops, the area remains heavily car-dependent.

Calala is a high-turnover area, with 48.1% of people having moved in the last five years. This includes a high number of recent overseas arrivals, at 21.3%.

Employment is strong, with 65.3% of people working full-time, which is well above the national average. Most residents work in health care, education, or retail.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score well below the state average. While most homes are near a park or bus stop, very few are within a 15-minute walk of health services or groceries.