Shannon Brook

The area has a young profile, with children under 15 making up 22.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure. It also has a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at 5.5% and more people in de facto relationships than typical areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 4.4% were born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages. English is the dominant ancestry alongside Australian, Scottish and Irish heritage.

English is used in almost every home, with only 1.6% of people using another language. This is far below the national average, and no residents report speaking little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith at 62.1%. Those with no religion make up 35.2% of the population, which is a little above the New South Wales figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 7.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 36.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national average of 58.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,575, which is a little below the national figure. Only 9.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure far below the state average.

Health needs are higher here than in most areas, with 30.8% of people reporting a long-term health condition. Additionally, 8.2% of residents need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national rate.

Unpaid care is very common in this community, with 28.6% of people providing unpaid care and 40% caring for children, both of which are among the highest rates for similar areas.

There are 10 First Nations people in the area, who are noticeably younger than the state average with a typical age of 21. Their typical personal income of $866 is far above the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, averaging 2.8 people. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 63% of all families.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, 96.9% of which have three or more bedrooms. Nearly half of these homes are owned outright, and typical weekly rent of $270 is well below the national figure.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Most households own multiple vehicles, with 41.4% having two and 15.5% having three.

The population is relatively stable, with 30% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 62.5% of people working full-time. Jobs are spread across agriculture, health care, public administration and manufacturing.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, parks or health services within a 15-minute walk for any residents.