Bathurst

The population is notably diverse and younger than usual, with 7.9% of residents identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, a figure that has risen 5.8 points since 2011. While the typical age is 37, about 19.1% of the community are children under 15.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian or British in heritage, with 84.5% born in Australia. This is far below the New South Wales average, and the proportion of people born overseas has fallen to 10.4% since 2011.

English is the main language for 87.1% of residents. While 6.1% use another language at home—which is much higher than in similar areas—this is still far below the state and national figures.

Christianity remains the most common faith at 55%, though 33.2% of residents now report having no religion. This latter figure is about the same as the state average but well below the national figure.

The area has a higher share of university degrees and Year 12 completions than similar places, though both have fallen since 2011. Most qualified residents work in management, commerce, or engineering.

Weekly personal income is typically $791, which is much higher than in similar areas. Incomes have risen across the board since 2011, with the share of households earning over $3,000 a week climbing by 11 points.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the rest of the state, affecting 33.6% of people. Mental health is a key concern, with 11.6% of residents reporting such a condition.

Unpaid care is common, as 27.2% of people look after children. However, the proportion of residents who volunteer has fallen by 8.0 points since 2011 to 14.3%.

Family structures are varied, with 53% of homes being couples with children, but also a high share of one-parent families at 18.7%, which is well above the national figure.

Detached houses are very common, and 80.4% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting has become much more common, now accounting for 34.2% of households, with typical weekly rents rising $40 since 2016.

Cars are the primary way to get around, with 66.4% of workers driving to work. Very few people use public transport for commuting, at just 0.4%.

The population is quite mobile, as 44.2% of residents moved in the last five years. This is much higher than in most similar areas, alongside a rise in recent overseas arrivals.

Full-time employment is strong at 61.1%, and 60% of adults are either working or looking for work. The health and education sectors are the largest employers in the area.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 6.3. Most residents live within a 15-minute walk of a park (95.7%), public transport (95.2%), or a school (79.3%).