Fernhill

The typical resident is 45, and 25.5% of the population are seniors, which is well above the national figure. While children under 15 make up 16.3% of the community, there are far fewer people in de facto relationships than in most similar areas.

People born overseas make up 21.1% of the population, much higher than in most similar areas, though this is well below the New South Wales average. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Scottish and Irish.

About 15.2% of residents use another language at home, a figure much higher than most similar areas. English is the main language for 80% of the community, followed by Italian, Vietnamese and Greek.

Over half of the population identify as Christian, while 34.3% of residents have no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is lower than in most similar areas and well below the national figure.

About 19.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is more common than in most similar areas. The suburb is very well served by education, with 20 schools within 3 km.

Typical weekly household income is $1,107, which is much lower than most similar areas and far below the state figure. Personal incomes are also well below the national average, with nearly half of individuals earning under $650 a week.

Health challenges are common here; 38.7% of people have a long-term health condition and 11.7% need help with daily activities. Both figures are well above the national average, with arthritis and mental health being the most reported conditions.

Volunteer rates are much lower than most similar areas at 12.3%. However, 13.5% of people provide unpaid care, which is a little above the state and national figures.

There are 28 First Nations people in the area, and the typical age for this group is 30, which is noticeably older than the state and national figures. Weekly income for First Nations households is far below the national average.

Living arrangements are varied, with 36.8% of people living alone and 22.5% living in one-parent families, both figures being much higher than most similar areas. This contributes to a lower typical number of people per home.

Renters make up 49.8% of households, a figure far above the state average. While typical weekly rent is very low at $190, mortgage payments are a little above the national figure, and only 23.8% of homes are owned outright.

The area is very accessible, with every home within a 10 minute walk of public transport. Despite this, 20.5% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is far above the national figure.

About 29.1% of residents moved in the last five years, which is around the middle for its level. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 2.9% of the population, a figure far below the state average.

Only 44.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. Those employed are most commonly found in health care, social assistance, education and construction.

Every home is within a 15 minute walk of a park and a school, making it far more walkable than the state average in those categories. However, very few residents can walk to groceries or health services.