Paxton

The typical resident is 33, which is noticeably younger than the national figure. Children under 15 make up 25.2% of the population, and 10.7% of residents identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, a figure that has risen sharply since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 4.7% were born overseas, which is far below the national average. Australian and English are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for almost everyone here, with only 1.3% of people using another language at home, far below the New South Wales figure.

Nearly half of the population (49.5%) report no religion, which is far above the national average. This figure has risen by 21 points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 7.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Certificate III or IV is the most common highest qualification, held by 53.3% of residents.

Typical household incomes have risen significantly since 2011 to $1,663 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. However, those earning $3,000 or more a week are more common here than in most similar areas.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 12.8% of residents. Additionally, 8.6% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the state average.

Unpaid care is very common, with 33.9% of people caring for children and 15.4% providing other unpaid care, both well above the national average. Conversely, volunteering has fallen sharply since 2011 to 10.5%.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household. One-parent families are also much more common than in most areas, making up 19.8% of households.

Almost every home (99.5%) is a separate house, and 86.8% have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the state average. While 54% of homes have a mortgage, only 17.6% of households are renting.

The area is highly dependent on cars, with 98.7% of homes owning at least one vehicle. Only 0.6% of residents use public transport to commute to work.

The community is quite mobile, with 44.1% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 7.4% of the population, an increase since 2011.

About 60% of adults are working or looking for work, with 57.2% employed full-time. The most common industries are health care and social assistance, followed by construction.

While many homes are within walking distance of a school or park, the area is mostly car-dependent. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.