Taminda

Children under 15 make up 22.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. About 25% of residents are in a de facto relationship, a rate far above the New South Wales average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower percentage of overseas-born people (8.8%) than the state average of 29.3%. Filipino and Vietnamese ancestries are the most common non-European backgrounds.

While 14% of people use a language other than English at home, this is still far below the state average of 26.6%. Vietnamese is the most common non-English language spoken.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in other similar areas, as the 19.3% who claim no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common faith at 40.4%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 11.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical weekly family income is $1,542, which is well below the New South Wales figure of $2,185. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Residents enjoy a high level of health, with only 15.8% reporting a long-term health condition, far below the national average of 27.7%. No one in the community needs help with daily activities.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest for this area level at 7.1%, well below the state average of 13%. Unpaid care for children is common, with 26.2% of people providing this support.

First Nations people make up 8.8% of the population, which is well above the state average. This group is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 68.

One-parent families make up 25% of households, far above the national figure of 14.1%. On average, homes are slightly smaller than usual, with 2.2 people per dwelling.

Typical weekly rent is $290, which is well below the national figure of $375. However, typical monthly home-loan payments are $2,000, which is higher than most similar areas.

The area has a very high number of public transport stops and departures relative to its size. Despite this, no one uses public transport to get to work; 69.2% drive and 15.4% walk.

Movement into the area is steady, with 31.4% of residents having moved here in the last five years, though this is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

The area has a strong employment record with an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Most people work in retail trade, arts and recreation, or construction.

Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, but far fewer are within reach of groceries (44.9%) compared to the state average (67.7%).