East Branxton

East Branxton is much younger than most areas, with a typical age of 33 and a high number of children under 15. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 8.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 88% born here and only 6.9% born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the primary language for 91.2% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is 3.7%, far below the state figure of 26.6%.

About 39.3% of residents have no religion, which is slightly above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 52.6%.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 10% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Far fewer people have completed Year 12 compared to the national average of 58.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $2,024, which is a little above the national figure of $1,746. The area is also more likely than most to have households earning over $3,000 a week.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 10.4% of residents. However, only 3.7% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little below the national average.

Caring for children is very common, with 36.7% of people doing so unpaid, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Volunteer rates are much lower than most similar areas.

First Nations residents in East Branxton have a typical personal income of $823, which is well above the national figure of $540. This group is also noticeably younger than the state and national averages.

Families are larger here, with an average of 2.7 people per home. One-parent families are also more common than in most areas, making up 16.9% of households.

Large homes are the norm, with 90% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. Most people live in separate houses, and about half of all homes are owned with a mortgage.

The area is highly dependent on cars, with 66% of people driving to work and almost no one using public transport to commute. Most homes have at least two vehicles.

The population is quite mobile, with 41.2% of people having moved house in the last five years, which is a little above the state average.

Mining is a major employer, with 19.6% of the workforce in this industry. A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure.

While almost everyone lives within a short walk of public transport and parks, the area is mostly car-dependent. Very few residents can walk to groceries or health services within 15 minutes.