Cabonne

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 21.6% of the population, a figure that has risen 4.0 percentage points since 2011.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 5.9% born overseas, which is far below the national figure. Ancestry is primarily Australian and English, with smaller groups of Irish and Scottish heritage.

English is the primary language for 90.8% of the population. Only 2.1% of residents use another language at home, a figure far below the state and national averages.

Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 63.6%. While those reporting no religion account for 26.8% of residents, this is still well below the national figure.

Educational attainment is higher than in most similar areas, with a rise in bachelor degrees to 17.4% since 2011. The area has a high number of schools per 1,000 children, though most are primary schools.

Typical weekly household income is $1,538, which is higher than in most similar areas. This reflects a general increase in wealth, with those earning $3,000 or more a week rising 13 percentage points since 2011.

About 30.2% of people live with a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure. Arthritis and asthma are the most commonly reported conditions.

Community spirit is high, with 21.7% of people volunteering, a rate well above the national average. Unpaid care for children and housework are also much more common here than in most other areas.

First Nations residents have a much lower unemployment rate of 7.0% compared to the national figure. The typical age for First Nations people is 21, which is noticeably younger than the Australian average.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. Family structures are stable, with 58.5% being couples with children and a much lower rate of one-parent families than most areas.

Housing is dominated by detached houses, with 93.6% of homes being separate dwellings. A far higher proportion of residents own their homes outright (44.5%) compared to the national figure, while renting is much less common.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 64.3% of workers drive to work and only 0.2% use public transport. Very few homes are without a motor vehicle, at just 2.4%.

The population is very stable, with only 29.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals are also much lower than in other areas.

Job prospects are strong, with a much lower unemployment rate of 2.6% than the national average. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, fishing or health care.

Cabonne is highly advantaged, ranking 8 out of 10 for overall advantage. This is supported by strong access to money and resources, which is among the highest for its level.

The local climate is cooler and wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall well above the New South Wales figure and minimum temperatures among the lowest in the region.

The area is very safe, with recorded offences and theft rates among the lowest in the country. Crime rates have fallen by 9.5% over the last five years.

The environment is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Only 28.5% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.