North Woodburn

About 9.9% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. The typical person is 39, and there are fewer seniors here than in most other similar areas.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 83.8% born here and only 2.8% born overseas, a figure far below the state average of 29.3%. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Irish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home for 85.9% of the population. No one in the area reported using another language at home or speaking little to no English, which is far below the national average.

Religion is common, with 48.6% identifying as Christian. However, 39.4% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the New South Wales figure of 33.2%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 8.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 32.7% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national average of 58.8%.

Incomes are well below the national figures, with the typical household earning $1,343 a week. Very few people earn high wages, with only 3.4% making $2,000 or more weekly.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 9.9% of people. This is slightly higher than the national figure of 8.8%.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 32.5% of people caring for children, which is well above the national average. However, volunteering is among the lowest for its level at 6.0%.

There are 14 First Nations people in the area, who are far younger than those in other similar regions with a typical age of just 15. Typical personal income for this group is $474, which is lower than the national figure.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per dwelling. One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 15.4% of households.

Every home in the area is a separate house, far higher than the state average. While 33.3% are owned outright, typical weekly rent is $375, which is about the same as the national figure.

Cars are essential, as 0% of residents use public transport to commute and every home has at least one motor vehicle. Very few people work from home, at just 6.2%.

The population is relatively stable, though 35.8% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 54.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure of 61.1%. Many people work in health care, social assistance, or construction.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 77.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services and groceries. However, it is far below the state average for access to public transport.