Doyalson

The community is younger than most, with 18.7% of people under 15 and a typical age of 38. About 6% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is a little above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia (86.3%), and those born overseas make up only 8.7%, which is far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common after Australian.

English is the primary language for 90.3% of the community. Only 3.3% use another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

A large proportion of residents report no religion at 43.8%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is also common at 42.5%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 30.5% of residents completing Year 12 and 5.7% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both far below state and national figures.

Incomes are generally lower here, with a typical weekly family income of $1,635, which is well below the New South Wales figure of $2,185.

Health challenges are more common in Doyalson, as 34.4% of people have a long-term health condition, well above the national average of 27.7%.

Unpaid care is common, with 28.3% of people caring for children and 13.9% providing other unpaid care. The area also has a higher rate of Defence Force veterans than most areas.

There are 18 First Nations people in the area, and they are far older than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 45.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per household. One-parent families are very common at 23.3%, a figure well above the national average of 14.1%.

Most homes are large, with 83.7% having three or more bedrooms. While 51% of homes have a mortgage, outright home ownership at 23.1% is well below the national figure.

Public transport access is excellent, with 6 stops and a typical 1-minute walk to the nearest one. However, 60.9% of workers still rely on a car to get to work.

The population is relatively stable, with 32.6% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is much lower than most areas at 50.7%. Many residents work in manufacturing, construction, or transport and warehousing.

The area is somewhat walkable, and most homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries. However, there is almost no access to health services within a 15-minute walk.