Hamilton

The typical resident is 39, and the area has far fewer children under 15 than most other regions. There is a high proportion of people in de facto relationships, which is well above the state and national figures.

While 78.2% of residents were born in Australia, the area has a higher proportion of overseas-born people than most similar places, though this is still far below the New South Wales average.

English is the main language for 84.2% of the community, but the proportion of people using another language at home is much higher than in most similar areas.

The community is notably secular, with 51.5% of people reporting no religion, a figure far above both the state and national averages.

Hamilton is a highly qualified area where 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and 64.7% completed Year 12, both of which are well above the national figures.

Personal incomes are a little above the national figure, and the area has a much higher proportion of people earning over $2,000 a week compared to most similar places.

Mental health conditions are reported at 14.7%, which is among the highest levels for this kind of area and well above the state average.

Residents are less likely to provide unpaid childcare or housework than most other areas. About 14.7% of the community are volunteers, which is a little above the state average.

The First Nations community is larger than in about 90% of similar areas, with higher than average personal incomes and Year 12 completion rates.

Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.1 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 34.7% of people live alone, a figure well above the national average.

Renting is very common here, with 44.6% of households renting, far above the state and national figures. The area has far fewer large homes, with only 55.8% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is exceptionally well-connected, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. This helps explain why 11.4% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national figure.

The area has seen significant movement, with 49.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also much more common here than in most similar areas.

A higher proportion of people are working or looking for work than in most areas, though full-time employment is well below the national average. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or professional roles.

Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and parks, with a walkability score well above the state average.