Ruse

The area is slightly younger than the national average, with a higher proportion of children and a notable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of 5.1%.

While 22.8% of residents were born overseas, this is well below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Irish.

About 17.9% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most similar areas, though still well below the New South Wales average.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with 56.9% of people identifying as Christian and a much lower share of the population reporting no religion.

Educational attainment is far below the national average, with only 13.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 47.9% completing Year 12.

The typical weekly household income is $1,797, which is about the same as the national figure. However, the share of households earning $3,000 or more per week is well below the state average.

Health challenges are more prevalent here than in most areas, with 32.7% of people living with a long-term health condition, well above the national figure of 27.7%.

A higher proportion of residents provide unpaid childcare compared to the rest of the country, though the rate of volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas.

The First Nations community in Ruse is among the largest for its level, with a typical personal income of $695 and an unemployment rate well below the national figure.

Homes in Ruse are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most areas.

Housing is dominated by large separate houses, with 95.1% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than across the state.

While public transport stops are more numerous than in many similar areas, 46.7% of people still drive to work and very few use public transport for their commute.

The community is relatively stable, as the 29.6% of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the national average, and the full-time employment rate is well below that of New South Wales.

Most homes are within a short walk of parks, schools, and public transport, but there is a complete lack of health services within a 15-minute walk.