Chowan Creek

The community is far older than the national average, with 35.1% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, there are no children under 15 living here. De facto relationships are very common, at 23.3%, which is far above the New South Wales figure.

About 17.5% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas, though still far below the state average. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, both at 21.1%, followed by Irish at 10.5%.

English is the main language, but 7.0% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in most similar areas. Cantonese is the most common non-English language, though no one in the area speaks little or no English.

Religious affiliation is lower than the national figure, with 24.6% of people reporting no religion. This is far below the Australian average of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than the state average, with only 24.0% of residents completing Year 12. Only 12.0% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Incomes are among the lowest for this level. The typical weekly household income is $866, which is far below the New South Wales figure of $1,829, and no one earns $2,000 or more per week.

Residents appear very healthy, with only 8.8% having a long-term health condition, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. No one reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Volunteer rates are 16.0%, which is a little above the national average. However, unpaid care for children and housework is much lower than in most other areas.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is well below the state average.

Household sizes are a little smaller than the national average, with 2.3 people per home. One-parent families make up 50.0% of the community, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%.

Typical weekly rents are $320, which is a little below the national average. Monthly home-loan payments are also very low at $919, far below the New South Wales figure.

The area is entirely without public transport, with no stops or routes available for residents.

About 30.2% of people moved here in the last five years, which is around the middle for similar areas, though well below the New South Wales average of 39.9%.

Employment is very low, with only 24.0% of adults working or looking for work. This is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no amenities, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk. The terrain is also quite steep, with a slope of 13.7%.