East Gresford

The area has a significant First Nations population, well above both the state and national figures. Children under 15 make up 19.5% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.

Very few residents were born overseas, at just 2.7%, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, accounting for about half of the population each.

Language is very uniform here, with no one using a language other than English at home. This is far below the figures for New South Wales and Australia.

Over half the population identifies as Christian, while 37.3% report no religion. This proportion of non-religious residents is well above the state average.

Qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 9.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure, and only 32.6% of residents completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,375, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Personal incomes are also lower than usual, with 45.8% of people earning under $650 a week.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 10.9% of residents. Long-term health conditions are a little above the national figure at 29.9%.

Residents are very active in their community, with a volunteer rate of 20.7%, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid childcare is also more common here than in most areas.

First Nations households earn much more than those in similar areas, though the typical personal income for this group is far below the national figure. The First Nations population is noticeably younger than the state average.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 17.8% of households. Most families consist of couples with children.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 47.3% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Rent is also well below the national and state averages.

The area is highly dependent on cars, with no one commuting by public transport and a very long drive time to the city. Almost every home has at least one motor vehicle.

About 36.9% of the population moved house in the last five years, which is higher than most areas, though slightly below the national average.

Full-time employment is well below the national figure at 50.6%. People typically work in agriculture, construction, or health and social assistance.

The area is only somewhat walkable, with a score well below the state average. While some groceries and parks are nearby, there are no health services within a 15-minute walk.