Fordwich

First Nations people make up 7.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. People in de facto relationships are also more common here than in most other areas.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 3.3% of people born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%.

English is the only language spoken at home, meaning the proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 38.9% of residents report having no religion, which is about the same as the national average, while 35.6% identify as Christian.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with 16.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the state average of 27.8%.

Pay is quite varied; while the typical family income is about the same as the national figure, 23.9% of people earn over $2,000 a week, which is far above the national average.

A little more than the national average of 27.7% of residents have a long-term health condition, though mental health conditions are much less common here than in most areas.

Volunteer rates are notably high at 19.7%, well above the national figure of 14.1%.

The First Nations community consists of 7 people, with a typical personal income that is a little above the national figure.

Homes tend to be smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per household compared to the national average of 2.5.

Rental rates are exceptionally high at 65.5%, far above the national average of 30.6%. Every home in the area is a separate house, and monthly mortgage payments are far above the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport stops and a long drive to the city. However, 37.8% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure.

About 38.3% of residents moved here in the last five years, which is a little below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in most areas, though there is no unemployment. Jobs are concentrated in agriculture, mining, and manufacturing.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average and almost no amenities within a 15-minute walk.