Charmhaven

The community is diverse in its makeup, with a First Nations population that is well above the state and national figures. While the typical resident is 39, there is a high number of people in de facto relationships compared to most other areas.

The area is predominantly Australian and English in its ancestry, with 85.2% of people born in Australia. This explains why the proportion of overseas-born residents is far below the New South Wales and national averages.

English is the main language for 91.4% of residents, and the share of people using another language at home is far below the state and national figures. However, a slightly higher proportion of people speak little or no English than is typical for similar areas.

A large number of people in Charmhaven report having no religion, at 44.8%, which is far above the New South Wales figure and well above the national average.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with the typical resident not having finished Year 12 and only 9.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure.

Incomes here are well below the national and state averages, with a typical household earning $1,392 a week. Only 9.9% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the state figure.

Health needs are high in the area, with 38.8% of people living with a long-term condition—far above the national figure. This includes mental health conditions, which are among the highest reported at this level.

While unpaid childcare and housework rates are around the middle for similar areas, volunteer rates are among the lowest at this level and well below the national average.

The First Nations community is quite large here, with an unemployment rate of 18.5% that is well above the state and national figures. Year 12 completion for First Nations residents is well above the national average at 42%.

Homes here tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per home. One-parent families are very common, making up 23.6% of households, which is well above the national figure.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 93% of dwellings. While most homes have three or more bedrooms, the proportion of homes owned outright is much lower than in most areas.

Public transport stops are very numerous here, and almost every home is within a 10-minute walk of one. Despite this, only 0.6% of people use public transport to get to work, and 57.1% drive.

The population is quite mobile, with 38.5% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are uncommon, at 2.6%, which is far below the state and national averages.

Full-time employment is much lower than in most areas, and the unemployment rate is a little above the national figure. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or construction.

The area is somewhat walkable, with nearly all homes close to public transport. However, it is far below the state average for accessibility to schools, health services, and groceries within a 15-minute walk.