Kendall

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than most of Australia. While seniors make up 19.2% of the population, there is also a strong presence of children under 15, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well above the national figure at 6.4%.

The area is very homogenous, with 90.1% of residents born in Australia. Only 6.9% were born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages, with most people claiming Australian or English ancestry.

English is the primary language here, with 96.1% of residents speaking it only. Very few people use another language at home, and no one reported speaking little or no English, which is well below the national trend.

A large number of residents report having no religion, at 48.5%, which is far above the New South Wales average. This figure has risen sharply by 24 points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than the national average, with only 12.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, more people have completed Year 12 now than in 2011, and Certificate III or IV is the most common qualification.

Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with the usual household earning $1,337 a week. The number of households earning $3,000 or more per week has fallen since 2011.

Residents face significant health challenges, as 37.9% have a long-term health condition, which is far above the national average. Mental health and arthritis are the most common conditions, and 7.1% of people need help with daily activities.

Community support is high, with 13.7% of people providing unpaid care and a high rate of those doing unpaid housework. Volunteering is also common, with 16.3% of residents contributing their time.

Family structures here are distinct, with a very high rate of one-parent families at 23.8%. While people living alone are few, homes tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per household on average.

Almost every home is a separate house (99.4%), and 84.6% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is less common than elsewhere in the state, though the number of renters has risen significantly since 2011.

Cars are essential here, as 0.9% of homes have no vehicle and no one commutes by public transport. While 10% work from home, the vast majority of workers rely on driving.

The area has seen a shift in its population, with 37.7% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals have also increased to 11.5% since 2011.

Working or looking for work is common for 56.4% of adults, though the unemployment rate of 6.2% is a little above the national average. The most common industries are health care, construction, and retail.

Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park or groceries, but there is no health service within that distance. While the area is somewhat walkable, it is far below the state average for access to public transport.