Newcastle

The typical resident is 41, which is noticeably older than the national figure. It is a community with very few children, as those under 15 make up only 6.1%, far below the state and national average of 18.2%.

Overseas birthplaces are much more common here than in most similar areas, though the figure is still well below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

People using another language at home are much more common here than in similar areas, though this is still far below the state figure of 26.6%. Only 1.0% of residents speak little or no English.

A majority of the community—50.6%—report having no religion, a figure far above both the state (33.2%) and national (38.9%) averages.

This is a highly qualified area, with 41.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also well above the national figure at 67.7%.

Typical incomes are very high here; the usual personal weekly income of $1,251 is well above the national figure of $805. Nearly a quarter of residents earn $2,000 or more a week, which is far above the national average.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most similar areas, at 11.1%, which is well above the state figure of 8.0%.

Unpaid childcare and housework are much less common here than in most areas, consistent with the small number of children living in the community. However, volunteering is well above the state average at 16.5%.

First Nations residents here have a typical personal income of $1,050 and a Year 12 completion rate of 59.8%, both of which are far above the state and national figures.

Living alone is very common, with 47.5% of people in single-person households, far above the national figure of 25.6%. Consequently, the typical home has only 1.7 people.

Apartments dominate the landscape, making up 92.8% of homes. Renting is far more common than the national average, with 54.3% of households renting and typical weekly rents reaching $490.

Public transport is highly accessible, with a short 2-minute walk to the nearest stop. Many residents do not own a car—14.2% of homes have no vehicle—which is well above the national figure of 7.4%.

The area is highly transient, with 67.4% of people moving in the last five years, far above the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals are also among the highest for this level at 30.4%.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. Health care and professional services are the main industries, and 31.4% of people work from home.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.6. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, and public transport.