Gwandalan

A notable 6.4% of the population are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. The community is generally older than most, with a typical age of 42 and a high proportion of seniors.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 9.9% born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the primary language for 91.7% of the population. Only 3.8% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

About 41.1% of people report having no religion, which is a little above the national figure. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 52%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 10.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The most common highest qualification is a Certificate III or IV.

Typical weekly household income is $1,493, which is a little below the national figure. Personal incomes are also somewhat lower than most areas, with the typical person earning $687 a week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 34.8% of people living with a long-term condition. This is well above the national average of 27.7%.

More people provide unpaid care for children here than in most areas. However, volunteering is much lower than the national average, with only 9.6% of people volunteering.

The community has a significant First Nations population of 242 people. The typical personal income for First Nations residents is $691, which is well above the national figure of $540.

Families with children make up 54.5% of households. One-parent families are more common here than in most similar areas.

Large, detached houses dominate the landscape, with 96.9% of homes being separate houses and 84% having three or more bedrooms. Many residents own their homes outright, with 36% doing so.

Cars are essential for most, as 59.1% of people drive to work and no one uses public transport to commute. Despite this, 100% of public transport options are buses.

The area has seen significant movement recently, with 38.9% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are few, at just 3.2%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 55.6%. The most common industries for those employed are health care and construction.

While almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park or school, the area lacks essential services. No homes are within walking distance of groceries or health services.