Darlington Point

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than the rest of Australia. It is a community where First Nations people make up 18.4% of the population, a figure far above the national average of 3.2%.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 80.1% born here. This means the proportion of people born overseas is far below the New South Wales figure.

English is the primary language for 84.5% of residents. Very few people speak another language at home, which is far below the national average.

Religion remains common here, with 56.8% of people identifying as Christians. The share of people with no religion is well below the national figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most similar areas, with only 7.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree. Year 12 completion is also far below the state average at 26.6%.

Typical weekly household incomes are well below the national figure, coming in at $1,312. Very few households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far below the state average.

Health challenges are more common here, with 37% of people living with a long-term condition. This is far above the national average, and mental health conditions are also much more frequent than in most areas.

Unpaid care for others is more frequent than in most areas, though volunteering is much lower than usual. Very few people do more than 15 hours of unpaid housework per week.

First Nations people are a significant part of the community, numbering 190. The typical age for First Nations residents is 32, which is far older than the state average.

The area has a high proportion of one-parent families and people living alone, both of which are well above the national average. Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per household.

Separate houses make up 94.6% of the market, far above the state figure. Rent is much lower than the national average, with a typical weekly cost of $200.

Cars are essential for getting to work, as 73.5% of people drive and almost no one uses public transport to commute. Working from home is far less common than it is across Australia.

While fewer people have moved house in the last five years compared to the state average, the area has seen a well above average number of recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is well above the national average at 65.9%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, fishing, or manufacturing.

The area is somewhat walkable, with many homes within a short walk of a park. However, it is far harder to reach groceries or schools on foot than in other parts of the state.