The Channon

The Channon is far older than the rest of Australia, with a typical age of 48 and nearly 20% of residents aged 65 or over. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in most other areas, at 20.6%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 12% of the population, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 88.6% of the community. While 5.5% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in many similar areas, this is still far below the state and national averages.

A striking 55.1% of residents report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9% and the state figure of 33.2%.

The community is well qualified, with 29.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national figure. This high level of education is reflected in common qualifications in society, culture, and education.

Typical incomes are well below the national and state figures, with the typical household earning $1,300 a week. Only 11.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the New South Wales average.

Residents are more likely to need help with daily activities than people in most other areas, at 7.7%. Long-term health conditions are reported at 28.9%, slightly above the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteerism is very high at 25%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. This spirit of contribution extends to unpaid care and housework, both of which are much more common here than in most areas.

First Nations residents in The Channon have a typical personal income of $900 and a typical household income of $2,250, both of which are well above the state and national averages. The typical First Nations resident is also far older than the national figure, at 45 years old.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 18.9% of households. About 22.6% of people live alone, which is similar to the state and national averages.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 97.6% of dwellings. Home ownership is strong, with 47.6% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute using public transport. While 20.6% of the workforce works from home, this is far below the New South Wales figure of 31%.

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

Full-time employment is much lower than in most areas, at 49%. However, the unemployment rate is very low at 1.9%, well below both the state and national figures.

The Channon is car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.6, far below the state average. Due to the steep terrain and a lack of nearby shops or health services, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or parks.