Craven

The community is far older than the national figure, and 36.5% of residents are seniors, which is among the highest for similar areas. Children under 15 make up only 13.5%, a figure well below the state and national averages.

Born mostly in Australia, only 3.8% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales figure. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the sole language spoken at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, a result far below the national and state averages.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 57.7% identifying as Christians. The proportion of people with no religion is 27.9%, which is well below the state figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 28.7% of people completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical household incomes are far below the state and national figures, with the usual household earning $1,050 a week. However, 20% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is higher than most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than elsewhere, affecting 37.5% of people. This is far above the state figure, with arthritis and heart disease being the most reported issues.

Unpaid housework is very common, with 35.1% of people spending 15 or more hours a week on it, far above the national average. This is alongside a volunteer rate of 18.6%, which is well above the state figure.

There are 3 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is $450, which is well below the New South Wales figure of $600.

Families with children make up 47.9% of homes, though the typical home is smaller than usual with 2.3 people. Only 20% of residents live alone, which is well below the state average.

Every home in Craven is a separate house. While 50% are owned outright, 55% are rented, which is far above the national figure; however, typical weekly rents of $265 are well below the state average.

The area is car-dependent, with 63.2% of workers driving to work. While there are two public transport routes, 0.0% of people use them to commute.

The population is relatively stable, with only 28.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is well above the national figure at 65.8%, though the overall number of adults working or looking for work is far below the state average. Unemployment is much higher than most areas at 8.7%.

Craven is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.5. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or a school.