Jennings

Residents here are far older than those in the rest of Australia, with a typical age of 59. Children under 15 make up only 12.5% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

The community is predominantly Australian-born, with 79.2% born here. Only 8.3% of people were born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%.

English is the main language for 90.5% of the population. Only 3% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

Half of the residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 29.8% of the community, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 3.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 23% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national average of 58.8%.

Incomes are among the lowest for this level, with a typical household earning $792 a week. This is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here; 47% of people have a long-term health condition, which is far above the national average of 27.7%. Additionally, 14.3% need help with daily activities, a rate well above the state figure.

A high proportion of residents have served in the Defence Force, at 10.3%, which is well above the national average. Unpaid childcare is far less common here than elsewhere, likely due to the older population.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area. However, First Nations household income in the area is a little above the state average at $1,875.

Living arrangements are often solitary, with 39.7% of people living alone—far above the national figure of 25.6%. This helps explain why the average household is small, with just 1.9 people per home.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 94.9% of dwellings. Many residents have security in their housing, with 56.4% owning their homes outright, far above the national average of 31.0%.

The area is very car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops or routes available. About 11.8% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national average.

The community is relatively stable, with 29.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working life is less common here, as only 30.3% of adults are working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 19.1%, which is far above the state and national averages.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.4, far below the state average. While most homes are within a short walk of a park, no homes are within walking distance of health services.