Davistown

The area is far older than the state and national averages, with 29.3% of people aged 65 and over. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.4% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia (84.0%), and the proportion born overseas is far below the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used in the home by 94.1% of residents, which is far below the national and state averages for linguistic diversity.

Christianity is the most common religion at 55.3%, while 38.5% of people report no religion, a figure that is well above the New South Wales average.

Qualifications are lower than the state average, with 43.7% of people completing Year 12 and 14.7% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both of which are far below national figures.

Typical household and personal incomes are lower than the national average, with a typical weekly household income of $1,380.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas; 37.2% of people have a long-term health condition, and 7.3% need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is common, with 14.7% of people providing unpaid care, which is well above the state average. However, the proportion of volunteers is much lower than in most areas.

First Nations residents here have a higher typical household income ($2,024) than the state or national figures, and 8.8% speak a First Nations language, which is well above the New South Wales average.

Living arrangements are more likely to be single-person households than in other areas, with 28.8% of people living alone.

Home ownership is strong, with 38.2% of homes owned outright. While separate houses are common, typical weekly rents ($420) and monthly mortgage payments ($2,167) are higher than the national figures.

Public transport access is very high, with every home within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Despite this, only 0.3% of people use it to commute, and most people drive or work from home.

The community is relatively stable, with the proportion of people who moved in the last five years being well below the state and national averages.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (51.8%) compared to the national average. The most common industries for those employed are health care and construction.

While everyone lives within a short walk of a park and public transport, the area is mostly car-dependent because there are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.