Toukley

The community is far older than the national figure, with 27.9% of people aged 65 and over. There is also a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at 8.2% compared to 3.2% across Australia.

Most residents were born in Australia (79.9%), and those born overseas make up 12.4% of the population, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 88.3% of the community. While only 4.9% of people use another language at home—far below the state average—this is still higher than in many similar areas.

About 39.6% of residents have no religion, which is well above the New South Wales figure of 33.2%. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 50.3%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 10% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figure, with the usual household earning $1,044 a week. Only 9.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the state average of 25.2%.

Health challenges are very common here, as 40.9% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%, and 11% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is much lower than in most areas at 9.5%. However, a slightly higher percentage of residents have served in the Defence Force compared to the state average.

With 372 people, the First Nations population is among the largest for its level. Unemployment for this group is 17.5%, which is well above the national figure of 12.3%.

Living arrangements are distinct, with 37.7% of people living alone and 23.9% in one-parent families, both of which are much higher than in most areas.

Rental properties are far more common here than across Australia, with 41.9% of households renting. Homes tend to be smaller, as the proportion of houses with three or more bedrooms is far below the national figure.

The area is well served by public transport, with a very high number of stops and departures per 1,000 people. Despite this, 11.2% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national average.

Toukley has seen significant movement, with 42.5% of people moving in the last five years. This is a little above the national figure of 40.7%.

Fewer people are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 45.3%. The unemployment rate of 7.8% is a little above both the state and national figures.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.1. Almost every home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park or health services.