Lower Southgate

The population is far older than the national figure, with 24.1% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 8.0% of the community, which is far below the New South Wales average of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.0% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Scottish.

English is the only language used at home for 95.5% of the population. This is far below the New South Wales figure, where 26.6% of people use a language other than English.

About 38.4% of residents report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. Over half of the community identifies with Christianity.

Formal qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 6.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents finished school at Year 10, and 41.2% completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Typical family weekly income is $2,150, which is about the same as the national figure. However, the typical household income of $1,437 is well below the New South Wales average.

Health challenges are much more common here than in most areas, with 36.6% of people living with a long-term health condition. Around 7.1% of residents need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national average.

A high number of residents do a lot of housework, with 36.9% spending 15 or more hours a week on these tasks. This is far above the national figure of 20.7%.

First Nations people make up 6.3% of the community, which is well above the national figure. Those in First Nations households earn a typical $2,374 per week, which is well above the New South Wales average.

Homes tend to be smaller in occupancy, with 2.3 people per home, which is a little below the national average. About 26.7% of people live alone, a rate slightly higher than in New South Wales.

Housing is exclusively made up of separate houses, and 55.6% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Most homes are large, with 84.4% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 63.5% of people drive to work and no one uses public transport for their commute. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 82.3% owning two or more.

The community is relatively stable, with 29.4% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

More adults are working or looking for work than in most areas, and 61.9% are employed full-time. However, the unemployment rate is 8.5%, which is well above the national average.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.4, far below the state average. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk.