Grahamstown

The community is far older than most areas, with a typical age of 54 years. While children under 15 make up 21.1% of the population—a little above the national figure—seniors aged 65 and over are far more common here than in the rest of the state.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.1% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the state and national figures for language diversity.

About 59.2% of the population identifies as Christian, while 31.0% of residents have no religion, which is a little below the state average.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 33.3% of residents completing Year 12 and 11.7% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household income is $1,125, which is far below the New South Wales figure of $1,829. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 47.9% of people, which is far above the national figure. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most frequently reported issues.

Many residents are active in their community, with 20.0% volunteering and 18.3% providing unpaid care. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

The First Nations population is very small. The typical personal income for this group is $350 per week, which is much lower than in most similar areas.

Most people live in couples with children (63.5%) or couples without children (32.7%). About 30.8% of residents live alone, which is well above the national average.

Every single home is a separate house, and 61.5% are owned outright, far above the state figure. There are no renters in the area, and the typical monthly mortgage payment is $1,272, well below the national average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and 0.0% of people commuting by transit. Working from home is common, accounting for 28.6% of the workforce.

About 37.1% of the population has moved in the last five years, which is higher than in many similar areas.

The local workforce is very active, with 73.3% of adults working or looking for work. Common industries for residents include manufacturing, construction, and education.

The area has a walkability score of 0.0, meaning it is completely car-dependent. There are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.