West Nowra

The community is noticeably younger than the national figure, with 21.3% of people being children under 15. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most areas, accounting for 17.8% of residents.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.0% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. Australian and English are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 90.4% of the community. Only 3.9% of people use another language at home, a figure far below that of New South Wales.

About 45.4% of people report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is also common, representing 44.9% of the population.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 9.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Around 38.4% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,493, a little below the national figure of $1,746. High earners are uncommon, with only 9.5% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, as 32.7% of people have a long-term health condition. This includes 12.4% with a mental health condition, which is well above the national figure.

Many residents are involved in unpaid care, with 30.7% caring for children. The area also has a very high number of former Defence Force members at 8.8%.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, with 223 residents. The typical First Nations resident is 21, which is noticeably younger than the national figure.

One-parent families are very common here, making up 24% of households, which is well above the national average. About 51% of homes are couples with children.

Most people live in separate houses, and 86.3% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is much more common here than in most areas, at 37.5%.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 73.5% of workers driving to work and only 4.5% working from home. Very few people, just 0.4%, use public transport to commute.

The community has seen significant movement, with 40.4% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 6.6% of the population.

About 62.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is a little above the national figure. Many residents work in health care and social assistance.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.1, far below the state average. While 91% of homes are near public transport, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.