Narara - Niagara Park
Volunteer work
In Narara - Niagara Park 16.9% of the male population reported doing some form of voluntary work in 2016. This was a smaller proportion than Gosford City.
The voluntary work sector is an important part of Australia's economy. The level of volunteering can indicate the cohesiveness of the community and how readily individuals are able to contribute to that community. Factors impacting on the level of volunteering in Narara - Niagara Park include the Age Structure of the population, the level of Proficiency in English, Income and Education levels.
Volunteer numbers for the 2021 Census declined in many parts of Australia due to lockdowns and COVID-19 distancing measures.
Derived from the Census question:
'In the last twelve months did the person spend any time doing voluntary work through an organisation or group?'
Persons aged 15 years and over.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2011 and 2016. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the voluntary work performed by the male population in Narara - Niagara Park in 2016 compared to Gosford City shows that there was a lower proportion of males who volunteered for an organisation or group.
Overall, 16.9% of the male population reported performing voluntary work, compared with 17.5% for Gosford City.
Emerging groups
The number of male volunteers in Narara - Niagara Park increased by 118 males between 2011 and 2016.