Copmanhurst

The typical resident is 50, making the area far older than the state and national figures. About 23.8% of people are seniors, while 9% are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national average of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and English and Australian are the most common ancestries. Only 8.1% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language here, with 87.8% of people using it only. Just 2.3% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the New South Wales average.

About 40.4% of people report having no religion, which is a little above the national figure. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 42.2%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 3.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 31.3% of residents completed Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are among the lowest for its level, with a typical household earning $974 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 2.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common, with 38.4% of people living with a long-term condition, far above the national figure. Mental health conditions are especially prevalent, affecting 14.8% of residents.

Caring for others is common, as 16.1% provide unpaid care and 28.8% do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly. Additionally, 8.4% of residents served in the Defence Force, which is well above the state average.

There are 31 First Nations people in the area, and they are typically older than those in the state. Their typical personal income is $355, which is well below the national figure of $540.

Family structures vary, with a high number of one-parent families at 35.8%, far above the national average. About 29.4% of people live alone, which is also higher than most areas.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 48.5% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Typical weekly rents are $285, well below the national average.

The area is entirely car-reliant, with no one commuting by public transport and 100% of homes owning a motor vehicle. Only 10% of people work from home, far below the national average.

Movement is relatively steady, with 36.2% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Joblessness is a major issue, with 16.2% unemployment and only 36.1% of adults working or looking for work. Health care and social assistance is the most common industry, employing 30% of the workforce.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.2. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk for any residents.