Southgate

Southgate is a senior-heavy community where 25.8% of people are aged 65 or over, well above the national figure of 17.2%. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 11.1%, which is much lower than most other areas.

The area is predominantly Australian-born, with 84.3% born here and only 6.6% born overseas, far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the primary language here, with 92.4% of people using it only. Only 2.5% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

Most residents identify as Christian, at 59.6%. Those with no religion make up 31.8%, a figure slightly below the state average.

Educational qualifications are lower than most areas, with only 9.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Incomes are generally low, with a typical weekly household income of $1,321, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health issues are common, with 34.8% of people reporting a condition and 13.6% reporting a mental health condition, both well above national levels.

Unpaid care is a common part of life here, with 15.6% of people providing it, much higher than most areas. Additionally, 7.3% of residents have served in the Defence Force, well above the state average.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.5% of the population. This group earns significantly more than the state average, with a typical personal income of $1,125.

Families are diverse, with 15.9% being one-parent families, which is a little above the national figure. About 23.5% of people live alone.

Every single home in Southgate is a separate house. Home ownership is high, with 42% of dwellings owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as 0% of people commute by public transport. While there are a few bus stops, it takes a typical 33-minute walk to reach the nearest one.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is a key industry for 19.2% of workers, while 24.2% of the workforce are labourers.

Southgate is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. Residents cannot walk to groceries, health services, or schools within 15 minutes.