Telarah

The area has a strong First Nations presence at 10.2%, which is well above the national figure. It is younger than most places, with 18.2% of the population being children under 15.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 89.9% born here. Only 4.7% were born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales and national averages.

English is the primary language for 92.6% of residents. Only 2.2% use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

About 41.3% of residents report having no religion, which is a little above the national figure. Over half the population identifies as Christian.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 32.4% of residents completing Year 12 and just 9.0% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,311, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 7.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, with 39.0% of people having a long-term health condition. This includes 17.2% with a mental health condition, which is among the highest for similar areas.

Unpaid care is common, as 14.1% of people provide unpaid care and 27.4% care for children. However, the volunteer rate of 9.3% is much lower than most areas.

With 237 residents, this is one of the largest First Nations populations at this level. This group is slightly younger than the state average, with a typical age of 22.

One-parent families are very common at 25.6%, far above the national figure. Additionally, 32.0% of people live alone, which is much higher than in most areas.

Separate houses make up 89.5% of the market. While 73.9% of homes have three or more bedrooms, typical weekly rent is well below the national figure at $300.

The area is well-served by public transport, with 15 stops and a typical walk of only 2 minutes to the nearest one. Only 11.9% of people work from home.

The community has seen significant movement, with 36.9% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 10.1% of the population.

The unemployment rate is 6.7%, which is a little above the national figure. The most common industries for workers are health care and social assistance, and retail trade.

Telarah is very walkable, with a score of 7.8. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, and health services.