Cams Wharf

The community is significantly older than most areas, with 31.3% of people aged 65 or over. This is far above the 17.2% national average, and 4.4% of residents identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

People born overseas make up 18.7% of the population, which is much higher than in similar areas, though still well below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 91.2% of residents, meaning the share of people using another language at home is far below the national average of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common faith at 56.6%, while those with no religion make up 30.2%, a figure well below the national average of 38.9%.

About 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the New South Wales average of 27.8%.

Incomes are generally lower than in most areas, with the typical household earning $1,385 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than in the rest of the country, affecting 38.5% of people. This helps explain why 7.7% of residents need help with daily activities, a rate much higher than most areas.

Unpaid care is very common, with 19.2% of people providing it and 30.1% doing significant housework, both of which are well above the national average. Additionally, 4.6% of residents served in the Defence Force.

There are 8 First Nations people in the area. Their typical age is just 7 years, which is far younger than the national figure of 24.

Households here are smaller than usual, with only 2.1 people per home. Single-parent families are very common, at 23.6%, which is well above the national average of 14.1%.

Home ownership is very high, with 56.0% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Most dwellings are townhouses or semi-detached homes rather than separate houses.

The area is very car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. While there are two public transport stops nearby, no one uses them to commute to work.

The population is quite mobile, with 54.9% of people moving into the area in the last five years. This includes recent overseas arrivals, who make up 14.7% of the community.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 44.9%. The unemployment rate of 11.4% is among the highest for its level and well above the national average.

While almost everyone lives within a short walk of a park, the area is mostly car-dependent. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.