Newcastle East

The typical resident is 47, making the area far older than the national average. This is reflected in the population structure, where seniors make up 22.1% of the community, while children under 15 are well below the state figure at 11.3%.

While 76.5% of people were born in Australia, those born overseas make up 15.2% of the population. English is the most common ancestry at 43.6%, followed by Australian and Irish.

English is the main language for 82.8% of residents. While 8.1% use another language at home, the number of people who speak little or no English is well below the state average.

A majority of residents report no religion, at 51.4%, which is far above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 35.7%.

This is a highly educated community where 40.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Over 62% of residents completed Year 12, which is well above the state figure.

Typical personal weekly incomes are well above the national figure at $1,036. High earners are common here, with 20.2% of people earning $2,000 or more a week, a result much higher than in most areas.

About 29.4% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national average. Mental health conditions are slightly more common here than in most other areas.

Volunteering is well above the national average at 18.1%. However, the area has a much lower rate of people doing significant unpaid housework or caring for children compared to other regions.

First Nations people make up 3.3% of the population. This group is far older than the state average, with a typical age of 33, and 11.4% speak a First Nations language, which is well above the state figure.

Living alone is very common, with 37.3% of people in single-person households, far above the national average. Consequently, the typical home holds only 2.1 people, which is much lower than most areas.

Renting is very common, with 52.1% of households renting, far above the national figure. The area is dominated by flats and apartments, with very few separate houses, and typical monthly mortgage payments are among the highest in the region at $3,238.

Many residents live without a car, with 16.4% of homes having no vehicle, well above the national average. Working from home is also very popular, at 34.2%, which is far above the national figure.

The community is quite mobile, with 46.9% of people moving house in the last five years. This includes a high number of recent overseas arrivals, at 19.3%, which is well above the state average.

Professionals and managers make up a large portion of the workforce, with many employed in health care and social assistance. However, the full-time employment rate is well below the national average.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.0. Nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and parks, far exceeding the state average for accessibility.