Gravesend

The area has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most areas, at 8.7%. It is also home to more children under 15 than the national figure, though the typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the Australian average.

This is a community with deep domestic roots, as 96.3% of residents were born in Australia. Consequently, the proportion of people born overseas is far below the New South Wales and national figures.

English is the sole language for nearly all residents, with 97.3% using it at home. This means the share of people using another language is far below the state and national levels.

Christianity is the primary faith here, with 73.2% of residents identifying as such. The proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 36.8% of residents completing Year 12, which is far below the national figure. Those with a bachelor degree or higher also sit far below the state average.

Typical weekly household incomes are well below the national figure, and only 3.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much lower than most areas.

Health challenges are more common here, with 31.4% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national average, and those needing help with daily activities are also more common than in most areas.

Community spirit is strong, with 22.9% of people volunteering, which is well above the national average. A much higher share of residents also provides unpaid care compared to most other areas.

There are 26 First Nations people in the area, and while their typical personal income is well below the national figure, their household income is a little above the state average.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.8 people per home, which is higher than most areas. Nearly 60% of households consist of couples with children.

Every single home in Gravesend is a separate house, and 87.2% have three or more bedrooms, far above the state average. While 42.2% of homes are owned outright, those who rent pay a typical weekly rent of $160, which is far below the national figure.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as every home has at least one motor vehicle and no one commutes by public transport. Most people either drive to work or work from home.

The population is relatively stable, with 30.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is much more common here than in most areas, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many of the residents are managers or work in agriculture and forestry.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No one can walk to groceries or health services within 15 minutes.