Killingworth

The typical resident is 39, making the area younger than most similar places. There is a significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population at 7.3%, which is well above the national figure of 3.2% and has risen since 2011.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian or English in ancestry, with 94.9% of people born in Australia. This is far below the national average for overseas births, which has fallen further since 2011.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 0.9% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure and has remained very low over the last decade.

A majority of residents report no religion, at 52.4%. This is far above the national figure and represents a sharp increase of 35 points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 9.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Most residents have a Certificate III or IV as their highest qualification.

Typical weekly household incomes are $2,108, which is a little above the national figure. This reflects a trend of rising wealth, with the typical family income increasing by $786 since 2011.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.4% of people. While long-term health conditions are well above the state average, the number of people needing help with daily activities is a little below.

Unpaid care for children and other people is much higher than in most areas. In contrast, volunteering has fallen sharply, with only 8.3% of people volunteering compared to 24.3% in 2011.

Families are larger here, with 3.1 people per home and very few people living alone. About 65.5% of households are couples with children.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 94.4% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, at just 4.6%, while 55.6% of homeowners are paying off a mortgage.

Residents are heavily reliant on cars, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. No one in the area uses public transport to commute to work.

The population is quite stable, with far fewer people moving house in the last five years compared to the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Working or looking for work is very common here, at 69.9%, which is far above the state average. Full-time employment is also well above the national figure, with many people working in construction and healthcare.

The area is mostly car-dependent, as no one lives within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or health services. However, every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park.