Windale

The community is notably young, with a typical age of 37 and a high proportion of children. First Nations people make up 16.2% of the population, which is far above the New South Wales average of 3.4%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 5.2% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 3.1% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A high proportion of residents report having no religion at 44.2%, which is well above the Australian average of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is among the lowest for similar areas, with only 19.8% of residents completing Year 12. Only 3.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the state average of 27.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $775, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Very few households earn $3,000 or more per week, at just 5.5%.

Health challenges are common here, with 44.3% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is far above the national average of 27.7%, and mental health conditions are particularly prevalent at 20.3%.

While 14.7% of people provide unpaid care, volunteer rates are among the lowest at this level at 6.7%, well below the national figure of 14.1%.

The First Nations community is large and young, with a typical age of 21. However, they face significant hardship, including a 19.7% unemployment rate and typical personal incomes well below the state average.

Family structures are distinctive, with one-parent families making up 44.5% of households, far above the national average of 14.1%. Additionally, 38.3% of people live alone.

Rentals dominate the market, with 78.2% of homes rented and typical weekly rents at $186, which is far below the national figure. Only 7.5% of homes are owned outright.

Public transport is widely available, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Despite this, 21.2% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is far above the national average.

The population is relatively stable, with 27.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Job stability is low, as only 34.6% of adults are working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 14.2%, which is well above the national average of 5.1%.

The area is generally walkable, with almost all homes within a 15-minute walk of a park or school. However, there are no health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.