Neath

Neath is far older than the national figure, with 34.9% of people aged 65 and over. It has a First Nations population of 15.3%, which is far above the 3.2% seen across Australia.

The community is predominantly Australian-born, with 84.7% born here. Only 9.3% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 90.9% of the population. Only 2.6% of people use another language at home, which is far below the 22.3% national figure.

Most residents identify as Christian (58.6%). Those with no religion make up 34.4% of the community, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with only 20.5% of people completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are among the lowest at 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, with 49.8% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%.

Unpaid care is more common here than in most areas, with 16.9% of people providing this support. The area also has a high proportion of Defence Force veterans at 5.3%.

There are 66 First Nations people in Neath, and while their typical personal income of $612 is a little above the national figure, Year 12 completion is well below the national rate.

Living arrangements are distinctive, with 43.8% of people living alone and 25.2% of families being one-parent households, both of which are far above the national average.

Home ownership is very high, with 51.0% of homes owned outright. Separate houses make up 95.9% of all dwellings, far above the national figure of 72.3%.

Most people rely on cars, as 70.5% drive to work. While the area has many bus stops, 0.0% of residents use public transport to commute.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.6% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Working or looking for work is far less common here than nationally, with only 40.5% of adults active in the labour market. The unemployment rate is well above the national figure at 13.7%.

Neath is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.