West Albury

The typical resident is 46, making the area far older than the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 27.1% of the population, which is well above the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, with 80.9% of the population born here, which is far below the New South Wales and national figures. English is the most common ancestry at 40.2%.

English is the main language for 87.1% of the community. While 6.2% use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas, this is still far below the state and national averages.

Over half the population, 52.2%, identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 36.9%, a figure that is well above the state average but a little below the national one.

A higher than usual 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, though this is still well below the state and national figures. Year 12 completion at 48.1% is far below the national average.

Typical household income is $1,363 a week, which is well below both the state and national figures. The typical personal weekly income of $794 is about the same as the national figure.

Health needs are much higher than in most areas, with 35.9% of people living with a long-term health condition. This includes 12.2% with a mental health condition and 9.4% who need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is common, with 17.8% of residents volunteering, which is well above the national figure. There is also a higher than average number of people who served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people make up 4.8% of the population. This community is noticeably younger than others, though the unemployment rate of 22.4% is far above the national figure.

One-parent families (18.0%) and people living alone (33.2%) are both much more common here than in most similar areas. This helps explain why people per home (2.2) is lower than the national average.

Separate houses are very common, making up 79.3% of homes. Many residents own their homes outright (39.7%), and typical weekly rents are well below the state and national figures.

While most people drive to work, the area has a very high number of public transport stops. However, only 0.3% of people actually commute using public transport.

The area has seen a fair amount of movement, with 35.8% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 13.1% of the population.

About 53.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, which is the most common industry.

Almost every home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park. However, it is far harder to walk to groceries or health services than in most other parts of the state.