North Nowra

The area has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most areas, at 7.5%. It is a balanced community where 19.9% are children and 21.3% are seniors, and de facto relationships are more common than the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those from overseas make up 14.9% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 88.8% of the community. While the 6.5% who use another language at home is higher than in similar areas, this is still far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

A large number of residents report having no religion at 43.8%, which is far above the state figure of 33.2%. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 46.3%.

The area has a lower rate of Year 12 completion than the national figure, with 45.0% of residents finishing school. While 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,411, which is well below the New South Wales figure of $1,829. Only 12.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is lower than most similar areas.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 35.2% of people reporting a long-term health condition. This includes a high rate of mental health conditions (12.3%) and arthritis (12.1%).

A high number of residents have served in the Defence Force (7.1%), well above the national figure of 2.8%. Unpaid care for children is also more common here than in the rest of the state.

Home to 442 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the area's First Nations population is among the largest at this level. This group is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 21.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, at 17.4%. About 26.8% of residents live alone, which is slightly above the national figure.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 87.9% having three or more bedrooms and 89.5% being separate houses. Renting is more common than in similar areas, though 37.4% of homes are owned outright.

Cars are essential for most, as only 0.1% of people use public transport to commute. While there are many bus stops nearby, very few people work from home (8.4%) compared to the national figure of 21.0%.

The community is quite mobile, with 39.0% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 10.6% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Health care and social assistance is the biggest industry for local workers. The number of adults working or looking for work (57.2%) is lower than the national figure of 61.1%.

Most homes are within a short walk of a park, school, or health service. However, almost no one can walk to a grocery store within 15 minutes, which contributes to a walkability score that is well below the state average.