South Maitland

First Nations people make up 11.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. The typical resident is 44, and the community is noticeably older than both the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 6.7% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 89.4% of residents. Only 4.2% use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 45.1% of people here have no religion, a figure well above the national average of 38.9%. This is the same percentage as those who identify as Christian.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 33.3% of people completing Year 12 compared to the national figure of 58.8%. Only 8.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are much lower than the national average, with a typical weekly household income of $995. Only 9.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the national figure of 22.6%.

Health challenges are common here, with 36.3% of people reporting a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are particularly prevalent at 15.0%, which is well above the national average of 8.8%.

While a fair number of people provide unpaid care or do housework, volunteering is much lower than in most areas, at just 9.6% compared to the national figure of 14.1%.

There are 50 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 26. This group has a typical personal income of $628 and a Year 12 completion rate of 27.3%, which is well below the national figure.

Living arrangements are distinctive, with 44.7% of people living alone and 27.0% in one-parent families, both figures far above the national average. Consequently, homes are smaller, with only 2.1 people per home.

Rent is well below the national average at $280 per week. While 36.0% of homes are owned outright, 32.0% of households are renting, which is higher than in most similar areas.

The area has a high number of public transport stops, and 97.7% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of one. However, 14.9% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national figure.

About 37.1% of residents moved in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas, which is far below the national trend.

Fewer people are working or looking for work here than in most areas, at 50.5%. The unemployment rate is 7.6%, which is a little above the national figure of 5.1%.

Residents are well-positioned for parks and schools, but almost no one is within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services. This leads to a walkability score of 4.7, which is well below the state average.