Charleys Forest

This is an older community where the typical resident is 55, which is far older than the state and national figures. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 11.4% of the population, a figure well above the national average of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 17.1% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 54.3%, followed by Australian and Irish.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common faith at 42.9%, while 35.7% of residents report having no religion, which is a little above the New South Wales average.

The area is well-qualified, with 30.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure. However, 51.7% of residents completed Year 12, which is well below the state average.

Incomes here are very low, with the typical household earning just $850 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

About 28.6% of people have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national figure. Those with a mental health condition make up 10.0% of the population, slightly above the state average.

The area has a very high proportion of Defence Force veterans at 14.3%, far above the national average. Volunteers are also common, at 18.3%, which is well above the state figure.

There are 8 First Nations people in the area, and they are far older than most across the state, with a typical age of 41. Their typical personal income of $900 is far above the national figure for First Nations people.

Living alone is very common here, with 53.6% of people in single-person households, far above the national average. Consequently, homes are smaller, with only 2.1 people per home.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, and 71.4% are owned outright, far above the state average. Rent is also well below the national figure, with a typical weekly cost of $275.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute and every home owning at least one vehicle. Most households have two or more cars.

About 33.8% of residents have moved house in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is high at 63.3%, well above the national average, though only 50.0% of adults are working or looking for work. Common industries include construction and retail.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk.