Hexham

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 12.1% of the population, which is well above the state and national figures. The community is noticeably younger than average, with a typical age of 35.

The area is very homogeneous, with 84.1% of people born in Australia. Only 1.9% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average.

English is the only language used at home by 85.4% of residents. No one in the community uses another language at home, which is far below the state average.

Religious affiliation is split almost evenly, with 42.0% of people identifying as Christian and 41.4% reporting no religion, the latter being well above the state figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 2.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 28.9% completing Year 12.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figure, with the usual household earning $928 a week and no households earning $3,000 or more.

Health challenges are common here, as 37.6% of people have a long-term health condition and 12.7% need help with daily activities, both figures being well above the state average.

Volunteering is among the lowest at this level at 8.7%. However, 4.0% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is a little above the national figure.

The First Nations community is notably young, with a typical age of 18. Their typical personal income of $725 is well above the national figure for First Nations people.

Living arrangements are unusual, with 45.8% of people living alone and one-parent families making up 35.2% of households, both figures far above the national average.

Every home in the area is a separate house. Renting is much more common than usual at 35.6%, though the typical weekly rent of $305 is well below the state average.

While there are many public transport stops available, 0.0% of people use them to commute. Most rely on cars, and only 8.0% work from home.

Movement into the area is relatively steady, with 31.8% of residents having moved house in the last five years, which is well below the state average.

Fewer people are working or looking for work here compared to most areas, at 44.9%. The local workforce is largely made up of labourers, clerical staff, and tradespeople.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.7. Many residents live far from essential services, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of a school or health service.