Sandy Hill

This is a far older community than the state or national average, with a typical age of 59. It has a very high First Nations population at 15.9% and a higher than usual rate of de facto relationships at 20%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far less common here than in the rest of the country. English is the most frequent ancestry at 43.2%.

English is the only language used at home in this area, which is far below the state and national figures for language diversity.

About 38.6% of people report no religion, which is about the same as the national figure and well above the New South Wales average.

The area has a much higher proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher (33.3%) than most other similar areas. However, fewer people completed Year 12 compared to the state average.

Incomes are much lower here than across Australia, with a typical weekly household earning $1,281. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

While a long-term health condition affects 27.3% of residents, which is about the same as the national figure, no one reports needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Volunteering is very common here at 25.6%, far above the national average. Many residents also provide unpaid care, which is much higher than in most other areas.

The First Nations community in Sandy Hill is notably prosperous, with a typical personal income of $1,149 and household income of $2,749, both far above state and national figures.

Small households are the norm, with 40% of people living alone and a typical home containing only 1.9 people. One-parent families are also much more common than in most areas.

Home ownership is very high, with 75% of homes owned outright. Most residents live in separate houses, though they are much smaller than typical Australian homes, with only 45% having three or more bedrooms.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops and 0% of people commute via public transport. Most homes have two or three vehicles.

About 36.4% of residents moved into the area in the last five years, which is slightly lower than the national trend.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (51.3%) compared to the national average, though there is no unemployment in the area. Construction is a key industry for local workers.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.