Pottsville

Children under 15 make up 23.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. The typical resident is 42, though seniors aged 65 and over represent 21.0% of the community, a higher proportion than in most similar areas.

The community is largely Australian-born, and those with overseas ancestry are most commonly English, Australian, Irish or Scottish. About 14.3% of people were born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%.

English is the primary language for 90.9% of the population. Only 3.9% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national average of 22.3%.

A large portion of the community has no religion, at 48.4%, which is well above the Australian figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 42.5%.

Around 52.1% of residents completed Year 12, which is well below the state average of 58.9%. However, 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, a figure that is higher than in most similar areas.

Typical weekly household income is $1,556, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. Those earning $3,000 or more per week make up 16.8% of households, sitting around the middle for similar areas.

About 28.7% of people have a long-term health condition, with arthritis and mental health being the most common. Those needing help with daily activities make up 5.8% of the population, which is higher than most areas.

Unpaid care is common here; 33.8% of people care for children, which is well above the national average of 26.3%. Additionally, 15.9% of the community volunteer, which is higher than the state figure.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, with a typical personal income of $677 that is well above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also high at 44.0%, well above the state average.

Homes tend to be larger, with a typical 2.7 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of families with children, who make up 59.2% of all households.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 89.8% of homes have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national average. Rent is quite high here, with a typical weekly cost of $500.

Most people rely on cars, with 61.3% of workers driving to their jobs. While the area has more public transport stops than 91% of similar places, only 0.3% of people use these services to commute.

The community is quite mobile, with 40.7% of residents having moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 6.4% of the population.

Adults working or looking for work make up 57.1% of the population, which is lower than the national figure. The most common industries for local workers are health care, construction and education.

The area is somewhat walkable, but far fewer homes have a 15-minute walk to local amenities compared to the state average. Most residents can walk to public transport within 10 minutes, but fewer can easily reach groceries or health services.