Telegraph Point

The community is older than most, with 18.2% of people aged 65 and over. About 6.3% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries, making up 45% and 42.1% respectively. Only 8.8% of people were born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%.

English is the dominant language, spoken at home by 89.2% of residents. Very few people use another language at home (3.1%), and nobody in the area speaks little or no English.

People with no religion make up 40.1% of the population, which is well above the state figure of 33.2%. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 46.4%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 11.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 41.2% of residents completed Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,514, which is a little below the national figure. Only 4.6% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, far below the 12.5% national average.

Health challenges are more common here, as 30.1% of people have a long-term health condition. About 6.6% of residents need help with daily activities, which is higher than in most areas.

Residents are active in their community, with 17.6% volunteering. There is also a high rate of unpaid care, as 15.8% of people provide unpaid support, well above the national average.

First Nations residents are more likely to speak a traditional language (7.9%) than those in most other areas. Their typical personal income is $669, which is a little above the national figure.

Families are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. This is reflected in the family types, as 57.4% of households are couples with children.

Housing is almost entirely separate houses, and 42.9% are owned outright, far above the national average. Renting is uncommon, with only 11.2% of households renting.

The area is very dependent on cars, as 69.8% of workers drive to work and only 9.5% work from home. While there are several public transport stops, 0% of people use them to commute.

The population is very stable, with only 23.6% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

About 59% of adults are working or looking for work, with common industries including health care and construction. Full-time employment is lower than the state average at 53.7%.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.2. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, grocery store, or health service.