Kariong

The area is much younger than most, with a typical age of 36 and a high proportion of children, while seniors aged 65 and over are well below the national figure at 10.4%. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.2% of the community.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 18.5% of the population, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

While 10.8% of people use a language other than English at home, this is far below the state and national averages. Only 1.5% of residents speak little or no English.

A large proportion of the community has no religion at 42.5%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 48.6%.

The community is well-qualified, with 56.8% of residents completing Year 12 and 18.9% holding a bachelor degree or higher. There are 13 schools within 3km, providing more educational options than 85% of similar areas.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most areas, with 27.4% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical household weekly income is $2,200, which is well above the national figure.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 10.2% of residents. This is a little above the national figure of 8.8%.

Caring for children is a major part of local life, with 31.1% of people providing unpaid childcare, well above the national average. However, volunteering is much lower than in most areas at 12.1%.

There are 270 First Nations people in the area, who are noticeably younger than those in the rest of the state. Their unemployment rate of 4.5% is well below the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home and a high proportion of couples with children (65.6%). Very few people live alone, at just 15.1%.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 95.4% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Most people own their home with a mortgage, and typical weekly rents are a little above the national figure at $450.

Cars are essential, as 50.6% of people drive to work and only 0.9% use public transport. While there are many bus stops, the walk to the nearest one is much longer than in most areas.

The community is relatively stable, with 30.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far below the national figure.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work at 69.1%, which is far above the state average. Many residents work in health care and social assistance.

Most homes are within a short walk of parks, schools, and health services, but none are within a 15-minute walk of groceries. The overall walkability score is 5.8, which is about the same as the state average.