Austins Ferry

The typical resident is 39, making the area noticeably younger than the state average. It is a diverse community where the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is much higher than in most similar areas.

About 84% of residents were born in Australia, though there is a notable presence of people from India, England, and the Philippines. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, making up over 80% of the population.

A much higher proportion of people use another language at home compared to most similar areas, which is consistent with the high number of recent overseas arrivals. However, this figure remains far below the national average.

About 43% of the community reports having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average but well below the state figure.

Educational qualifications are lower than the state and national figures, with only 15.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. While most people completed Year 12, the area has a lower average school advantage score than most similar areas.

Typical weekly household incomes are a little above the state average, though well below the national figure. Only 5.6% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, which is lower than in most similar areas.

Residents face significant health challenges, with a much higher rate of long-term health and mental health conditions than most areas. This is reflected in the 6.8% of people who need help with daily activities.

There is a high level of unpaid care here, with more people caring for children and providing general unpaid care than in most similar areas. Additionally, the proportion of Defence Force veterans is much higher than usual.

The community has a larger First Nations population than about 90% of similar areas. This group is noticeably younger than the state and national averages, though they experience a higher unemployment rate of 15.1%.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.6 people per dwelling. There is also a much higher proportion of one-parent families compared to most other areas.

The suburb consists almost entirely of separate houses, and 83% of these have three or more bedrooms. While rental rates are far below the national average, typical weekly rents are well above the state figure.

Public transport use and infrastructure are very strong, with a much higher number of stops and a higher percentage of commuters using buses than most similar areas. Most people still rely on cars, with 66.6% driving to work.

The area is seeing significant movement, with a much higher proportion of recent overseas arrivals than most similar areas. About 37.5% of the population has moved house in the last five years.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, and full-time employment is well above the state average. Common industries include health care, social assistance, and retail trade.

Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park or school, but very few are within walking distance of groceries or health services. The area is considered somewhat walkable, though it has a steeper average slope than the state average.