Primbee

Primbee is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with 21.9% of people aged 65 and over. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 5.5%, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

About 18.5% of people were born overseas, though this is far below the New South Wales average. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, followed by Irish, Scottish, and Italian.

English is the main language for 81.8% of residents. Around 14.7% use another language at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas, although this remains well below the state average.

Christianity is the most common religion at 58.7%. Those reporting no religion make up 33.9% of the community, a figure that is well below the national average.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 39.9% of residents completing Year 12. This is reflected in the typical qualification, as 41% of adults hold a Certificate III or IV.

Typical weekly household income is $1,341, which is well below the national figure. Only 16.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, putting this area lower than most others.

Health challenges are more common here, with 33.5% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the state average, and 11% of residents have a mental health condition.

Unpaid care is a common part of life, as 14.5% of people provide unpaid care, which is higher than most areas. However, volunteering is much lower than the national figure at 8.9%.

There are 89 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 28. Typical personal income for this group is $514, which is a little below the state average.

Living arrangements are quite varied, with a high number of people living alone (32.4%) and one-parent families (20%), both of which are well above the state and national averages.

Separate houses make up 81.6% of the market, far above the state average. Many residents own their homes outright (41.6%), and the typical weekly rent is $350.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 99.8% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Despite this, 57.7% of workers still rely on a car to get to work.

The community is relatively stable, with 29.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals are also low at 2.0%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 51.8%. The most common industries for those employed are health care, construction, and education.

While residents can easily walk to schools and public transport, the area is poorly served for daily needs, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.