Hyland Park

The typical resident is 49, making the area far older than the New South Wales average. It is also home to a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most areas, at 6.1%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with only 2% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

More than half of the community (54.1%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

A typical resident has a Certificate III or IV, though 17.6% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the state average.

Weekly incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the typical personal income sitting at $533. Only 5.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the national average.

Health challenges are common, as 33.6% of people live with a long-term health condition and 7.7% need help with daily activities, both of which are higher than the national figures.

Local residents are more likely to provide unpaid care than people in most other areas, with 17.8% doing so. Volunteer rates are also well above the national average.

Among the First Nations population, 11.1% speak a traditional language, which is much higher than most areas. The typical age for this group is 28, noticeably older than the state average.

Living arrangements are varied, with 31.1% of people living alone and a higher than usual rate of one-parent families at 19.1%.

The community is dominated by separate houses, with 46.8% owned outright, far above the national average. Typical weekly rents are $350, which is a little below the state figure.

This is a car-reliant area where every single home has at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes within the area.

While 40.3% of the population moved in the last five years, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Working or looking for work is less common here than in most areas, with a 51.7% rate. The unemployment rate of 7.1% is a little above the national figure.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.3. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.