Newcastle West

The area is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 42 and a high proportion of seniors at 26.2%. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 5.5% of the population, which is far below the state and national figures.

People born overseas make up 24.8% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas, though still well below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

About 16.9% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than most similar areas. However, this is well below the state average of 26.6%.

Many residents report no religion, accounting for 45.5% of the population. This is far above the New South Wales figure of 33.2% and well above the national average.

The community is highly qualified, with 37.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the national figure of 26.3%. This is reflected in the high proportion of professionals and managers in the workforce.

Typical personal weekly income is $1,022, which is well above the national figure of $805. While typical family incomes are a little above the national average, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week is well below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 34.8% of people. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%, with mental health and arthritis being the most reported conditions.

Unpaid care for children and housework is much lower than in most areas, which is consistent with the very small number of children living here. Notably, 6.7% of residents have served in the Defence Force, a figure well above the national average.

First Nations residents here have a typical personal income of $1,149 and an unemployment rate of 0.0%, both of which are far above or below the national figures. Additionally, 16% speak a First Nations language, which is far above the state average.

Living arrangements are distinct, with 49.7% of people living alone—far above the national figure of 25.6%. Because of this, the typical home has only 1.7 people, among the lowest rates for its level.

Apartments dominate the landscape, making up 94.3% of all homes. Renting is very common at 53.3%, far above the national average, and the typical weekly rent of $460 is a little above the national figure.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. While 40.6% drive to work, 30% work from home, which is well above the national figure of 21%.

The area sees huge movement, with recent overseas arrivals making up 35.3% of the population. This is far above the national figure of 14.5% and highlights the area's role as a landing point for migrants.

Full-time employment is higher than most areas at 62.6%. Many residents work in health care, professional services, or public administration.

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