Charlestown

The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. However, children under 15 make up 21.5% of the population, a figure well above the national average.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas and a far lower proportion of overseas births than the state or nation.

English is the dominant language, though 5.1% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in most similar areas but still well below the national figure.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with only 35.4% of residents reporting no religion, well below the national figure of 38.9%.

There is a striking split in qualifications; while a high 28.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, only 39.4% have completed Year 12, which is far below the national average.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the typical weekly household income of $1,124 being well below the national figure of $1,746.

A higher proportion of residents live with a long-term health condition (31.6%) or a mental health condition (10.1%) compared to the rest of the country.

This is a highly active community where 32.8% of people volunteer, a figure far above the national average. Caregiving is also common, with 17.9% of people providing unpaid care.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.1% of the population, and First Nations personal income is much lower than most areas at $450.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, and 30% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure.

The area is exclusively made up of separate houses, with a very high 53.3% owned outright. Rent is also far below the national figure at $225 a week.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, with no one commuting by public transport and every home owning at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 24% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Fewer people are working or looking for work (52.2%) compared to the national average, though the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Jobs are concentrated in agriculture, education, and clerical work.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.