Coniston

The typical resident is 39 years old, and the area has fewer children than most, with those under 15 making up only 14.2% of the population. About 19.7% of residents are seniors, which is a little above the national figure.

Coniston is much more diverse than most similar areas, with 30.3% of people born overseas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish heritage.

Language diversity is very high here; 31.0% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is well above the national figure. About 7.3% of people speak little or no English.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 35.2% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is well below the national average.

A higher number of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher compared to most similar areas, though this 22.7% is still well below the New South Wales average. Most residents have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,535, which is a little below the state and national figures. Only 17.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

The community faces significant health challenges, with 32.4% of people having a long-term health condition. This includes a much higher rate of mental health conditions and people needing help with daily activities than most areas.

Unpaid work is lower than usual here, with much lower rates of people caring for children or doing significant housework. About 11.5% of residents are volunteers.

First Nations residents in Coniston have a 0.0% unemployment rate and a Year 12 completion rate of 61.9%, both of which are far above the national figures.

Many residents live alone (31.6%) or in one-parent families (16.6%), both of which are much higher rates than in most similar areas.

Renting is very common, with 41.9% of households renting, far above the national average. Detached houses are less common than usual, and typical weekly rent is $350.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 16 stops in the area. This is reflected in the fact that 10.4% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is a little above the national figure.

The area has seen a fair amount of movement, with 34.5% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 11.9% of the population.

About 56.7% of adults are working or looking for work, though the unemployment rate of 5.8% is much higher than in most similar areas. Many work in health care or education.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, access to groceries and health services is far below the state average.