Towradgi

The typical resident here is 42, making the area noticeably older than both the state and the nation. While children under 15 make up 15.3% of the population—lower than most areas—seniors aged 65 and over are well above the national figure at 20.6%.

People born overseas make up 18.5% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas, though this remains well below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Italian.

About 12.4% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that is much higher than most similar areas. Despite this, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is a little below the national figure at 2.0%.

Over half of the community identifies as Christian, while 36.4% report no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well above the New South Wales figure.

The area is better qualified than most similar places, with 21.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, this is still well below the national figure of 26.3%.

Families in Towradgi generally earn more than those in most similar areas, with a typical weekly income of $2,354. About 24.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is a little above the national average.

Health needs are more prevalent here than in most areas, with 7.0% of people needing help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions are also well above the state average at 30.6%.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 14.7% of people providing unpaid care, which is well above the New South Wales figure. Volunteering rates are lower than most similar areas at 14.4%.

The First Nations community is larger than in about 85% of similar areas. First Nations household incomes are well above the national figure, though the unemployment rate of 12.5% is a little above the national average.

Living arrangements vary, with 30.6% of people living alone—a figure well above the national average. One-parent families are also more common here than in most similar areas.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, though 31.4% of homes are rented, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Typical monthly home-loan payments are a little above the national figure at $2,300.

Public transport is highly available, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. This helps explain why 10.3% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than most similar areas.

About 32.3% of people have moved house in the last five years, which is around the middle for its level. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 5.2% of the population, well below the national figure.

Full-time employment is much lower than in most similar areas at 51.9%. The most common industries for local workers are health care and social assistance, followed by education and training.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, convenience is mixed, as only 20% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, far below the state average.