Pelican

The typical resident is 48, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 25.6% of the population, a figure well above both the state and national averages.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 90.3% born here and only 5.5% born overseas, which is far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 93.9% of the population. Only 2.2% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

Religion is less common here than elsewhere, with 44.3% of people reporting no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 34.3% of residents completing Year 12 and 9.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both figures far below the state average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,448, which is well below the New South Wales figure of $1,829. Personal incomes are also a little below the national average at $706 per week.

Health challenges are more common here, with 36.3% of people living with a long-term health condition and 12.2% with a mental health condition, both figures well above the national average.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 17% of people providing unpaid care and 29.6% caring for children, both of which are well above national figures.

First Nations people make up 3.8% of the population. Those in this group have a typical personal income of $900, which is far above the national figure of $540.

Family life is common, with 51.7% of households consisting of couples with children and 2.5 people living in the typical home.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 94.2% of dwellings. Nearly half of all homes (49.7%) are owned outright, far above the national average of 31%.

While 60.8% of workers drive to work, the area has a very high number of public transport stops relative to its population, with 13 stops for 874 people.

The population is relatively stable, as 30.9% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Fewer people are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 53.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, which is a little above the national average of 5.1%.

The area is very walkable for parks, schools, and public transport, though it is poorly served by groceries and health services within a 15-minute walk.