Pottery Estate

The community is far older than the national average, with 37.5% of residents aged 65 and over. It also has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at 8.0% compared to 3.2% nationally.

Most residents were born in Australia, but those born overseas make up 14.3% of the population. English is the most common ancestry after Australian, appearing in 38.4% of people.

English is the main language for 82.1% of residents. While 5.4% use another language at home—which is higher than in similar areas—it is far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.

Religious faith is common here, with 57.1% identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 19.6%, a figure far below the national average of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 28.7% of residents completing Year 12. Only 10.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Incomes are much lower than the national average, with a typical household earning $949 a week. This is far below the Australian typical figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas. Long-term health conditions affect 35.7% of people, and 13.4% live with a mental health condition, both of which are well above the national average.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest for its level at 5.3%, well below the national figure of 14.1%. Similarly, only 7.4% of people provide unpaid care, which is well below the Australian average.

There are 9 First Nations people in the area, who are far older than those in the rest of the state with a typical age of 60. Their typical personal income of $433 is a little below the national figure.

Living arrangements are distinctive, with 44.2% of people living alone and 34.9% in one-parent families, both far above state averages. Because of this, homes are smaller, with a typical 1.9 people per dwelling.

Renters make up 59.6% of households, which is far above the national figure of 30.6%. While most live in separate houses, typical weekly rent of $275 is well below the national average of $375.

The area is a long way from the city, with a 110-minute drive time. While it has many public transport stops, 17.6% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is far above the national figure.

The population is relatively stable, with 30.2% of people moving in the last five years. This is well below the New South Wales figure of 39.9%.

Few residents are working or looking for work, at 41.1%, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%. The unemployment rate is 7.7%, a little above the national average.

This area is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.8. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, schools, and parks.