Pottsville

Children under 15 make up 23.4% of the community, a figure well above the national average. While the typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the NSW average, the population is diverse in age, with seniors aged 65 and over making up 20.9%.

The proportion of people born overseas has risen to 14.3%, though this remains far below the national figure. Most residents list English or Australian ancestry, with 80.8% of the population born in Australia.

English is the primary language for 91% of the community. Only 3.9% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

A large number of residents report no religion, accounting for 48.5% of the population. This is well above the national figure and represents a significant increase of 34 points since 2011.

Education levels have risen sharply, with 52% of residents completing Year 12 and 22.4% holding a bachelor degree or higher. These figures are much higher than in most similar areas, despite being below the state average.

Typical weekly family income is $1,831, which is higher than in most similar areas but a little below the national figure. The number of households earning $3,000 or more per week rose by 8.9 points since 2011.

Health profiles are similar to the rest of the state, with 5.9% of people needing help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions are reported by 28.7% of residents, slightly above the national figure.

Community care is a strong feature here, with 33.8% of people providing unpaid child care, which is well above the national average. About 15.9% of the population also spends time volunteering.

Homes in Pottsville are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 59.1% of families.

The area is dominated by large houses, with 89.5% of homes having three or more bedrooms. While 37.3% of homes are owned outright, typical weekly rents are $500, which is well above the national figure.

The community relies heavily on cars, with 47.8% of homes having two vehicles and only 0.3% of people using public transport to commute. However, working from home has grown significantly to 16.7%.

The area is quite mobile, with 40.8% of residents having moved house in the last five years. This is about the same as the national average, though recent arrivals from overseas have fallen sharply since 2011.

About 57.1% of adults are working or looking for work, though full-time employment is much lower than in most similar areas. The most common industries are health care and construction.

Pottsville is considered somewhat walkable with a score of 5.1, but it has fewer amenities within a 15-minute walk than the state average. Most residents live within a 10-minute walk of public transport.