Branxton

The area is much younger than most, with children under 15 making up 24% of the population. While the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well above the national average at 7.9%, this is a drop from 23.9% in 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the New South Wales figure at just 6.9%. Australian and English are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 91.8% of the community. The share of people using another language at home is far below the state and national figures, remaining steady at 3.7%.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 37.8% report no religion. The number of people with no religion has risen 17 points since 2011.

Qualifications have risen over the last decade, with the share of adults completing Year 12 climbing 16 points to 39%. Roughly 10.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household incomes have risen sharply since 2011 to $1,940, a figure much higher than in most similar areas. About 21.9% of households now earn $3,000 or more per week.

The community is generally healthy, with fewer people needing help with daily activities than in most areas. However, 10.9% of residents report a mental health condition, which is a little above the national figure.

Family life is a priority here, as 34.3% of people provide unpaid childcare, a figure well above the national average. Conversely, volunteering is much lower than in most areas at 10.6%.

Homes here tend to be larger, with an average of 2.7 people per household. Couples with children make up the largest group at 56.7%, while those living alone have become less common since 2011.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 88% of homes having three or more bedrooms. While 46.1% of residents have a mortgage, the share of homes owned outright is well below the national figure.

Cars are essential for travel, as 64.9% of workers drive to work and almost no one uses public transport to commute. Only 2.7% of homes do not have a motor vehicle.

The population is quite mobile, with 39.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas have also increased, rising 13 points since 2011 to 12.6%.

Employment is strong, with 67.9% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national average. Mining is a major industry employer, accounting for 18% of jobs.

While almost every home is within a short walk of public transport, the area is otherwise less walkable than the state average. There are no health services within a 15-minute walk.