Sunshine

The population is far older than the state or national average, with 27.2% of residents aged 65 or over. There is also a significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, making up 7.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

The area is predominantly Australian born, with 85.3% born here, making the proportion of overseas-born residents (10.3%) far lower than the New South Wales average.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 1.3% of people using another language at home, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

More than half of residents identify as Christian, while 37.3% of people report no religion, which is well above the state average.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 39.4% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical family incomes are $1,687 a week, which is well below the state average of $2,185. Personal incomes also sit a little below the national figure.

Health needs are high here, with 36.0% of people living with a long-term health condition and 9.7% needing help with daily activities, both of which are well above national levels.

Giving back is common, with 16.5% of people providing unpaid care—much higher than most areas. Additionally, 4.5% of residents have served in the Defence Force, a rate well above the state average.

The First Nations community is relatively young, with a typical age of 20, which is noticeably younger than the state and national averages.

Families are common, with 47.9% of households consisting of couples with children. People living alone make up 20.6% of the area, which is well below the national figure.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (96.1%), with 84.4% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, with 50% of residents owning their home outright.

Most people rely on cars, though 22.5% of the workforce works from home. While the area has a good number of public transport stops, 0% of people use them to commute to work.

The community has seen significant movement, with 40.1% of residents moving in the last five years, though there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The local workforce is smaller than usual, with only 52.8% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, which is a little above the national average.

The area is mostly car-dependent, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services. However, almost every home (98.6%) is within a 15-minute walk of a park.