Townsend

First Nations people make up 10.3% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. The area is also older than usual, with 25.3% of residents aged 65 or over, though children under 15 make up a healthy 20.5% of the community.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.0% were born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common following Australian heritage.

English is the primary language for 93.0% of the community, and only 3.0% use another language at home. This is far below the state average of 26.6%.

More than half of the population identify as Christian, while 38.6% of residents report having no religion, a figure slightly above the New South Wales average.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 33.9% of residents completing Year 12, compared to 58.9% across the state. Similarly, only 10.9% hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figures, with a typical household earning $1,044 per week. Only 5.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the state average of 25.2%.

Health challenges are common here, as 37.2% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the state's 27.0%. Additionally, 8.7% of residents need help with daily activities.

Providing unpaid care is more common here than in most areas, with 16.2% of people involved. There is also a higher than average rate of former Defence Force members at 3.8%.

The First Nations community is a key part of the area, with 12.7% of these residents speaking a First Nations language, well above the state average of 4.0%.

One-parent families are much more common here at 20.3%, well above the national figure of 14.1%. About 28.4% of people live alone, which is higher than in most other areas.

Homes here are typically large, with 92.5% having three or more bedrooms, and 92.3% are separate houses. Outright home ownership is also high at 39.7%.

The area is heavily dependent on cars, as 70.2% of workers drive to work and there are no public transport stops within the community.

The community has seen significant movement, with 41.9% of residents moving in the last five years. This is slightly higher than the national average of 40.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work here compared to most areas, at 48.4%. Common industries for those employed include retail trade and health care.

While most residents can walk to groceries and parks within 15 minutes, the area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.6, far below the state average of 6.2.