Whitton

The area has a very high First Nations population at 11.1%, well above the national 3.2%. It is also a place for young families, with children under 15 making up 23.5% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia (78.6%), and those born overseas make up only 4.4%, a figure far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. Australian, English, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for nearly 80% of the community. Only 4.2% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common faith at 54.3%. About a quarter of residents report no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are significantly lower than the state average, with only 25.6% of people completing Year 12 and just 5% holding a bachelor degree. Most adults hold a Certificate III or IV.

Typical weekly family incomes are well below the national figure, sitting at $1,518. Very few households earn $3,000 or more per week, at just 5.1%.

Residents experience more health issues than most areas, with 31.5% having a long-term condition and 10.7% reporting a mental health condition. Asthma and arthritis are the most common long-term issues.

Unpaid care for children is common at 24.5%, similar to the state average. However, volunteering is very low, with only 8.2% of people participating, which is well below the national figure.

The First Nations community is relatively large with 58 people. This group is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 20, and shows a higher Year 12 completion rate of 44.4%.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, at 17.8%. While typical household sizes are around the national average, nearly 30% of people live alone.

Almost every home is a separate house (99.4%), and 75.3% have three or more bedrooms. Rent is far below the national average, with a typical weekly cost of just $200.

Cars are essential here, as 75.4% of workers drive to work and no one uses public transport for their commute. Despite the presence of bus routes, the walk to the nearest stop takes about 52 minutes.

The community is quite stable, with only 26.9% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the top employers, accounting for 28.2% of jobs. Full-time employment is much higher than most areas at 67.2%, though fewer adults overall are working or looking for work.

The area is somewhat walkable, though it lacks essential health services within a 15-minute walk. Most residents live within a short walk of a park or grocery store.