Warrawong

The population is older than the national figure, with 22.4% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the Australian average of 17.2%. First Nations people make up 5.4% of the community, a much higher proportion than most similar areas.

Overseas birth rates are among the highest for this level at 33.3%, well above the national figure of 27.7%. Italian heritage is particularly prominent, with 8.8% of residents claiming this ancestry.

Language diversity is very high, as 35.1% of people use a language other than English at home, far above the national figure. This is reflected in the 10.6% of residents who speak little or no English, a rate well above the Australian average.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas; 26.2% of people report no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Over half the population identifies as Christian.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 34.6% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%. Only 8.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are significantly lower than typical figures, with a typical weekly household income of $908, far below the Australian figure of $1,746. Only 7.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are prevalent, as 35% of people have a long-term health condition, well above the national figure of 27.7%. This is mirrored by a high rate of people needing help with daily activities at 12.7%.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest at this level at 5.8%, well below the national figure of 14.1%. However, 14.8% of residents provide unpaid care, which is higher than in most areas.

The First Nations community is among the largest at this level, though it faces hardship with a typical personal income of $423, well below the national figure. The population is also noticeably younger, with a typical age of 18.

One-parent families are far more common here than in the rest of the state, making up 26.2% of households. A large number of people also live alone, at 36.3%.

Rental properties are very common, with 47.5% of households renting, far above the national figure of 30.6%. Typical weekly rents are $270, well below the national figure of $375.

Public transport access is excellent, with 39 stops in the area and a typical 1-minute walk to the nearest one. This helps explain why 20.1% of homes have no motor vehicle, a figure far above the national average.

Movement into the area is lower than the state average, with 30.1% of people moving in the last five years, compared to 39.9% in New South Wales.

Working or looking for work is far less common here than nationally, at 38.7% compared to 61.1%. The unemployment rate is 9.4%, which is well above the national figure of 5.1%.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 6.8. Almost all residents can walk to a park, a school, or public transport within 15 minutes.