Thrumster

Thrumster is notably young, with 25.9% of residents being children under 15, which is well above the national figure. It is also a community with a strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of 7.5%, far higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.4% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. The most common ancestries are English and Australian, both at around 42%.

English is the main language for 88.4% of the community. While 7.9% of people use another language at home, this is far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

About 41.8% of residents have no religion, a figure that is a little above the national average. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 49.3%.

A higher number of adults here hold a bachelor degree or higher compared to similar areas, though this is still well below the state average. The area is well-served by schools, with 10 located within 3km.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,988, which is a little above the New South Wales figure. Personal incomes are also slightly higher than the state and national averages.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most other areas, affecting 11.5% of residents. This is well above the New South Wales rate of 8.0%.

Unpaid childcare is very common, with 37.6% of people providing this care, a rate far above the national figure. There is also a higher proportion of Defence Force veterans compared to most areas.

The First Nations community is relatively large and successful, with a much lower unemployment rate of 3.4% and a Year 12 completion rate that is far above the national average.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. Families with children are common, while only 14.5% of people live alone, which is far below the national average.

Large homes are the norm, with 89.6% having three or more bedrooms. However, outright ownership is far below the national average, and typical weekly rents are a little above the state figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 68.4% of workers driving to work. Very few people use public transport, and only 11.1% of residents work from home, which is far below the state average.

Thrumster has experienced rapid growth, with 76.6% of the population moving here in the last five years—a figure far above the national average. About 10.2% of residents arrived from overseas recently.

A high number of adults are working or looking for work, which is far above the state average. Many residents are employed in health care and social assistance.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Many residents lack a 15-minute walk to health services, and only 16.7% have a full range of amenities within a 15-minute walk.