Tarro

Seniors make up 26.5% of the population, a figure well above the national average of 17.2%. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people represent 8.3% of the community, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 87.8% born here. This means the proportion of people born overseas is far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%.

English is the primary language for 91.3% of residents. Only 4.3% use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 39.3% of residents have no religion, which is well above the New South Wales figure of 33.2%. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 52.8%.

The community has lower formal qualifications, with only 7.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%. Only 28.3% of residents completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,167, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 8.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a much lower proportion than in most areas.

Health challenges are common here, with 41.6% of people reporting a long-term health condition, a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. Mental health conditions affect 13.7% of residents.

While 13.6% of people provide unpaid care, volunteering is quite low at 8.8%, which is well below the national figure of 14.1%.

There are 141 First Nations people in the area, which is larger than about 90% of similar areas. Year 12 completion for this group is 24.4%, far below the national figure of 37%.

Living arrangements are distinctive, with 33.9% of people living alone and 18.3% of families being one-parent households, both of which are well above national averages.

The area is dominated by separate houses, making up 93.3% of homes. Home ownership is high, with 45.6% of dwellings owned outright, far above the New South Wales figure of 31.5%.

Most people rely on cars, as only 8.5% work from home, far below the national figure of 21%. However, 98.8% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.

The population is relatively stable, with 30.9% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is 7.0%, a little above the national figure of 5.1%. Many residents work as labourers, technicians, or machinery operators.

Residents enjoy easy access to parks and schools within a 15-minute walk, but only 36.6% can walk to groceries, which is far below the state figure of 67.7%.