Welby

The community has a strong First Nations presence at 6.2%, which is much higher than most similar areas. While the typical resident is 42, about 20.3% of the population are seniors aged 65 and over.

Most people here were born in Australia, with only 12.8% born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 90.2% of residents. Only 4.6% use another language at home, which is far below the figures for New South Wales and Australia.

Nearly half of the population, 45.0%, report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the other primary affiliation at 45.0%.

Educational attainment is lower than the state average, with only 39.3% of residents completing Year 12. This is consistent with the 14.5% of adults who hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,357, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 17.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 35.7% of people living with a long-term health condition. This includes 11.8% with a mental health condition.

Caring for children is common, with 28.9% of people providing unpaid childcare. About 14.1% of the community provide some form of unpaid care, which is higher than the state average.

There are 47 First Nations people in the area. This group is generally younger, with a typical age of 22, and has lower Year 12 completion rates than the national average.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 19.3% of households. About 30.7% of people live alone.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, 97.6% of which are detached. Large homes are the norm, with 86.2% having three or more bedrooms.

While 0.0% of people use public transport to commute, the area is well-served by bus stops, with almost every home within a 10-minute walk of one.

The community has seen some movement, with 36.3% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 10.2% of the population.

Full-time employment is much lower than the national average at 52.4%. Local workers are most commonly employed in construction, health care, and retail.

While everyone lives within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area lacks nearby services, with no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.