Stockton

The population is far older than the national figure, with 23.7% of people aged 65 and over. This contributes to a smaller proportion of children, as those under 15 make up 15.2% of the community.

The area is predominantly Australian-born, with 86% born here and only 9.0% born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales and national figures.

English is the main language for 91.1% of residents. Only 3.5% use another language at home, a figure far below the state and national averages.

About 42.4% of people report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 49.9%.

A fair number of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher at 19.7%, though this is well below the state average. Year 12 completion is far below the national figure at 43.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,535, which is a little below the national figure. About 20.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a standing higher than most similar areas.

Health challenges are much more common here than in most areas; 34.4% of people have a long-term health condition and 11.0% have a mental health condition.

The area has a strong history of service, with 5.5% of people having served in the Defence Force, well above the state average. Unpaid caregivers are also more common here than in most areas.

There are 192 First Nations people in the area, among the largest counts for this level. The typical personal income for this group is $520, which is a little below the national figure.

People living alone make up 30.4% of households, well above the national average. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most similar areas at 16.4%.

Separate houses are very common at 82.0%, far above the state average. While 37.2% of homes are owned outright, about 30.0% of the community are renting.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 38 stops and almost every home within a 10-minute walk of one. However, 49.8% of people still rely on a car to get to work.

The community is relatively mobile, with 37.7% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 11.3% of the population.

The unemployment rate is 5.7%, which is about the same as the national figure. Full-time employment is well below the state average at 54.3%.

Stockton is very walkable, with 81.3% of homes having a '15-minute-city' walkshed. Nearly all residents can walk to a park or public transport stop within 15 minutes.