Penrose

This is a senior-heavy community where 33.5% of people are aged 65 and over, a figure far above the national average. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 14.4%, which is well below the New South Wales average.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 15.6% were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 92.4% of the population. This is far above the state and national figures, where about a quarter of people use another language at home.

People with no religion make up 44.5% of the community, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is also common at 42.6%.

The area is well-qualified, with 27.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is about the same as the state average. However, the percentage of people who completed Year 12 is well below the national figure.

Typical incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical household earning $1,091 a week, far below the New South Wales figure of $1,829.

A little more than 29% of residents live with a long-term health condition, slightly above the national average. Mental health conditions are also more common here than in most areas.

Volunteering is very common here, with 28.9% of people helping out, far above the national figure. This is consistent with a high rate of people providing unpaid care, which is well above the state average.

The First Nations community in Penrose is older than the national average, with a typical age of 50. Personal and household incomes for this group are far above the national figures.

One-parent families make up 24.9% of households, which is far above the national average. Many people live alone, and typical homes are small with only 2.2 people per household.

Every single home in the area is a separate house. Ownership is very high, with 61.7% owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as every home has at least one motor vehicle. While there are several public transport stops nearby, no one uses them to commute to work.

About 31% of the population moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Only about half of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. Those who are employed are often in education, construction, or manufacturing.

The area is car-dependent with a very low walkability score. Most homes are far from groceries and health services, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.