Hammondville

The community is noticeably older than the state and national averages, with 27.9% of people aged 65 and over. At the same time, children under 15 make up 19.2% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.

About 27% of residents were born overseas, a figure much higher than most similar areas, though slightly below the New South Wales average. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

A quarter of the community uses a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most similar areas. While Arabic and Greek are the most common additional languages, only 2.9% of people speak little or no English.

Faith is common here, with 56.5% of residents identifying as Christian. Only 19.2% of people report having no religion, which is far below the national figure.

The area has more people who completed Year 12 than most similar places, though the 17.2% of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the national average.

Typical household incomes are $1,868 a week, which is higher than both the state and national figures. About 23% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Daily living is more challenging for some here, as 9% of people need help with daily activities, a figure well above the national average. However, the rate of mental health conditions is lower than in most areas.

Volunteer rates are much lower than most similar areas, at 9.1%, which is well below the national figure. Unpaid care for children is common, with 25.4% of people providing this support.

There are 100 First Nations people living here, with a typical household income of $2,374, which is well above the state and national averages.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. Couples with children make up the largest group at 64.1%.

Most residents live in separate houses, and 77.8% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Monthly mortgage payments are typically $2,180, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Working from home is very common at 36.1%, far above the national figure. The area is well served by public transport, with 24 stops in the community.

The population is very stable, as only 26.7% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Only 50.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national average. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or construction.

The area is very walkable, with 99.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and public transport. This is far above the New South Wales average.