Hamilton South

The typical resident is 44, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. About 19.8% of people are seniors, and 4.4% are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 12.9% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

While far below the national average, 9.7% of people use a language other than English at home, which is actually much higher than most similar areas. Very few people, just 1.5%, speak little or no English.

About 39.4% of the community report no religion, which is well above the New South Wales figure. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 47%.

This is a highly qualified area, with 30.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national figure, and the area's school advantage score is among the highest for its level.

Family incomes are strong, with the typical weekly family earning $2,667, well above the national figure. About 26.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Health challenges are more common here than in most similar areas, with 32.5% of people living with a long-term condition. This includes 12% with a mental health condition, which is well above the national figure.

Volunteering is a little above the state average at 15.8%. About 13.5% of people provide unpaid care, while 19.5% do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly, which is much lower than most similar areas.

The First Nations community is among the largest at this level, with 179 people. However, they face significant challenges, with a 35.1% unemployment rate and typical personal incomes well below the national figure.

A high number of people live alone—37.4%, which is far above the national average. Consequently, the typical home has only 2.3 people, a little below the national figure.

Renters make up 43.3% of households, one of the highest rates for this level, while typical weekly rents are far below the national figure. Detached houses are less common here than in most other areas.

The area is very well connected, with 24 public transport stops and a short 2-minute walk to the nearest one. Interestingly, 21.5% of homes have no car, which is far above the national average.

About 32.3% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 9.2% of the population.

Professional roles are common, but the unemployment rate of 7.1% is a little above the national figure. About 29.4% of people work from home, which is well above the national average.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park or school. However, access to groceries and health services is far below the state average.