Wollongong

The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a very low proportion of children under 15 at 8.8%. People in de facto relationships are well above the state average, and nearly half of residents have never married.

Birthplaces are diverse, with 32% of people born overseas, which is well above the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is high, as 27.1% of people use a language other than English at home. This is among the highest rates for similar areas and is well above the national average.

People with no religion make up 40.9% of the population, a figure that is well above the state average. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 42%.

This is a highly qualified community, with 36% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also much higher than in most other areas.

Typical personal weekly income is $836, which is about the same as the national figure. However, typical household incomes are a little below those seen across New South Wales and Australia.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.3% of residents. This is well above the state average of 8%.

Participation in unpaid work is much lower than most areas, particularly for childcare and housework. Volunteering rates are also lower than the national average.

The First Nations community is among the largest at this level, with a Year 12 completion rate of 54.2%, which is far above the national figure.

Single living is very common, as 37.4% of people live alone, far above the national average. Consequently, homes are small, with a typical size of just 2.0 people.

Renters dominate the market at 54.5%, far above the state average. Most people live in flats or apartments, and the typical weekly rent of $410 is much higher than in most areas.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. About 14.9% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national figure.

The population is very transient, with 59.1% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also very common, accounting for 24.7% of residents.

Health care and education are the primary industries, and professionals make up 31.6% of workers. The unemployment rate of 5.6% is much higher than in most similar areas.

Described as a walker's paradise, the area has a walkability score of 8.7. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and parks.