Tottenham

The area has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most areas at 9.3%. This is a senior-heavy community, with the typical resident being 13 years older than the New South Wales average.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 4.4% born overseas, which is far below the national figure. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the primary language here, as only 2.7% of people use another language at home. This is far below the state and national averages.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in other areas; 61.4% of people identify as Christian, and the share of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 31.1% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the state average, though the area has a high number of schools per 1,000 children.

Incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical weekly household income of $937. Only 10.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than in the rest of the state, affecting 39.5% of people. This is consistent with the older population, as 7.3% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common here, with 26.7% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average. About 13.9% of the community also provide unpaid care.

The First Nations community in Tottenham is older than the national average, with a typical age of 41. However, typical personal incomes are well below the national figure at $385 per week.

Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.1 people per home. A high number of residents live alone, at 36.9%, which is far above the state average.

Most people own their own homes, with 54.5% owning them outright. This is far above the national figure, and it helps explain why typical weekly rents and mortgage payments are among the lowest in the country.

The community is almost entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Most households have at least one vehicle, and 55.3% of workers drive to get to their jobs.

The population is very stable, as the share of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national average. Interestingly, 15% of the population are recent arrivals from overseas.

Nearly half of the workforce (46.7%) works in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. While full-time employment is a little above the national average, the overall share of adults working or looking for work is well below the state figure.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.9. Most homes are far from public transport, and 38.6% of residents are managers in their line of work.