Chittaway Point

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 7.1% of the population, which is well above the state and national figures. The community is generally older, with a typical age of 44.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 12.9% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 91.9% of the community. While 5.0% of people use another language at home, this is still far below the state and national averages.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 37.8% report no religion, a figure well above the New South Wales average.

Qualifications are lower than the state average, with only 16.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have completed a Certificate III or IV.

Typical family incomes are about $2,073 a week, which is higher than in most similar areas and roughly the same as the national figure.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, particularly arthritis and mental health issues, which affect 10.2% of the population.

About 25.8% of people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework per week, a figure well above the national average.

The First Nations community is notably young, with a typical age of 19. While personal incomes are well above the national figure, the unemployment rate is far higher at 23.3%.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household and a higher-than-average 16.5% of families consisting of one parent.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 84.3% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Outright home ownership is well above the national figure at 37.7%.

Car travel is essential as 0% of people commute by public transport, and 26.9% of the workforce works from home.

The community is quite mobile, with 38.4% of people moving house in the last five years, though there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is much lower than in most areas, with 51.7% of the workforce in this category. Common industries include construction and health care.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score, although every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park.