East Gosford

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 24.5% of the population, which is well above the state and national averages.

Many residents were born overseas, with 22.9% born abroad, although this is well below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

A higher than usual 13.4% of people use a language other than English at home, though this is still far below the state average of 26.6%.

About 38.8% of the community report having no religion, a figure that is well above the state average but consistent with the national trend.

The area is well-qualified, with 24.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. There are also many schools nearby, with 22 within 3 km.

Typical household weekly income is $1,330, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, 11% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a rate higher than most similar areas.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 34.2% of people living with a long-term health condition and 11.7% reporting a mental health condition.

Volunteer rates are lower than in most similar areas, though at 14.0% they remain slightly above the state average.

First Nations people make up 3.2% of the population. The typical age for this group is 28, which is noticeably older than the state average of 23.

Living arrangements are unconventional compared to most areas, with a high 40.2% of people living alone and 20% of families being one-parent households.

Rental properties are very common, making up 41.8% of homes, which is far above the national figure of 30.6%. Detached houses are rare here, representing only 37.9% of dwellings.

Public transport is highly accessible, with a high number of bus stops and a typical walk of just 2 minutes. This helps explain why 12.9% of homes have no car, one of the highest rates for this level.

The area is quite mobile, with 43% of people having moved in the last five years. This includes a high number of recent overseas arrivals at 13.3%.

Health care and social assistance is the largest employer. However, the proportion of adults working or looking for work is lower than the national figure.

Described as a walker's paradise, nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of parks, groceries, and health services, far exceeding the state average for accessibility.