Wallsend

The community is older than the national average, with a high proportion of seniors. There is a strong First Nations presence, with 6.2% of the population identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is a little above the New South Wales figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 15.0% were born overseas. This is far below the national figure of 27.7%, with English, Scottish, and Irish being the most common ancestries after Australian.

While 83.1% of people speak only English, 12.0% use another language at home. This is much higher than in similar areas, though it remains far below the New South Wales average.

Religious affiliation is split, with 48.0% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 40.4% of the population, which is well above the state figure.

Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with 45.8% of residents completing Year 12. However, the area has a high number of schools within 3km, and 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household income is $1,401, which is well below the New South Wales figure. Personal incomes are also lower than most areas, with 43.9% of people earning under $650 a week.

Health challenges are common here, with 37.4% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are particularly high at 14.7%, well above the national figure of 8.8%.

Volunteer rates are much lower than in most areas at 10.3%. Around 12.3% of the community provides unpaid care, which is about the same as the national figure.

With 819 residents, this is one of the largest First Nations populations at this level. Typical personal income for First Nations people is $615, which is a little above the national figure.

Living arrangements are diverse, with a high number of people living alone (31.1%) and one-parent families (19.6%). Both figures are well above the state and national averages.

Rental activity is high, with 36.7% of households renting, well above the national figure. Most homes are separate houses, though only 29.3% are owned outright, which is much lower than most areas.

Public transport is readily available, with 96 stops and a very short walk to the nearest one. Despite this, most people still commute by car, and 17.6% work from home.

The area is seeing significant movement, with 39.1% of people moving in the last five years. This is matched by a high number of recent overseas arrivals, at 17.5%.

Unemployment is higher than most areas at 6.0%. The most common industries for local workers are health care and social assistance, followed by retail trade.

Wallsend is very walkable, with 98.5% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can also reach parks, groceries, and health services within 15 minutes on foot.