Hunterview

The area is noticeably younger than most, with children under 15 making up 26.3% of the population. This helps explain why the typical age is only 31, far below the national figure of 38.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those who identify with an ancestry list Australian and English as the most common. Only 11.9% were born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales average.

English is the primary language for 90.7% of the community. While 6.6% use another language at home, this is still far below the state and national figures.

Christianity is the most common faith at 58.4%, while 36.7% of residents report having no religion, which is a little below the Australian average.

Qualifications are often practical, with over half of residents holding a Certificate III or IV. This is consistent with the far lower rate of bachelor's degrees compared to the rest of the state.

Incomes are much higher than usual, with typical weekly household earnings reaching $2,379. About 20.8% of people earn over $2,000 a week, which is among the highest rates for similar areas.

General health is consistent with national trends, although a slightly lower proportion of people report a long-term health condition compared to most areas.

Family care is a major focus here, with 40.9% of people caring for children unpaid, a figure far above the national average. There is also a higher proportion of Defence Force veterans than in most areas.

The First Nations community is quite large for an area of this size. This group is noticeably younger than the state average, and their typical personal income is far above the national figure.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household. About 68% of families consist of couples with children.

Large houses are the norm, with 95.9% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Most people live in separate houses, and about 48% are paying off a mortgage.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with 63.7% of workers driving to work. Very few people use public transport to commute, despite most homes being within a short walk of a stop.

The area is seeing significant growth, as 50.3% of residents have moved here in the last five years. Around 12.1% of the population are recent arrivals from overseas.

Job rates are very strong, with 74.1% of adults working or looking for work. Many of these residents work in mining, which accounts for 24.7% of all jobs.

While parks and transport stops are nearby, the area is mostly car-dependent. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.