Tamworth

This is an older community where 44.4% of people are aged 65 or over, far above the national figure of 17.2%. It also has a much higher First Nations population than most areas, at 10.6%.

While 61.9% of residents were born in Australia, about 18% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. The most common ancestries are English and Australian.

About 15.9% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than most similar areas. This diversity is reflected in the use of Mandarin, Vietnamese, and Punjabi.

Religious ties are stronger here than in the wider state; 48.1% of residents identify as Christian. Only 21.7% report having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than the state average, with only 31.7% of residents completing Year 12. About 13.4% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 27.8%.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical household earning just $697 a week. No households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a gap of 25 points compared to the state average.

Daily living is challenging for many, as 19% of people need help with daily activities, far above the national average of 5.8%. Long-term health conditions are also more common, particularly arthritis.

Community participation is lower than usual, with only 9.1% of people volunteering. Rates of unpaid care for children and housework are also far below the state and national figures.

There are 20 First Nations people in the area, though their typical household income of $624 is among the lowest at this level and far below the state average.

Living arrangements are unusual for the region, with 60% of people living alone and 29.9% of families being one-parent households, both of which are far above national figures.

Renters make up 51.1% of the community, far above the national figure of 30.6%. Most homes are small, with 37.8% having only two bedrooms and a typical weekly rent of $248.

The area is very accessible, with 12 public transport stops and a high number of departures. However, 37% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is far above the national average.

The community is quite mobile, with 47% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up a large portion of the population at 20.6%.

Employment is concentrated in accommodation and food services, with 32.7% of workers in that sector. While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, only 36.6% of adults are working or looking for work.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.3. Every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and parks, far exceeding the state average.