Braidwood

Braidwood is far older than the national figure, with 25.4% of people aged 65 and over. The number of seniors has risen 6.0 percentage points since 2011, while the share of children under 15 has fallen to 15.9%.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian or British in heritage, with English and Australian ancestries making up 81.4% of the population. Only 12.3% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales figure.

English is the primary language for 87.2% of the community. Only 4.1% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

A large portion of the community reports no religion, at 44.3%. This figure is well above the national average and has risen 18 percentage points since 2011.

About 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion has risen 7.0 percentage points since 2011 to reach 51.4%, though this remains well below the state average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,429, which is well below the New South Wales figure of $1,829. However, there has been a steady increase, with typical incomes rising by over $500 since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.6% of residents. Arthritis is the most frequent condition, reported by 13.4% of the population.

Braidwood has a very high rate of volunteering at 24.7%, far above the national figure. It also has a strong presence of former Defence Force members, at 5.5% of the population.

First Nations people make up 2.5% of the population. While the unemployment rate for this group is 0.0%, Year 12 completion at 30.4% is well below the national figure.

Homes tend to be smaller, with a typical size of 2.2 people, and 30.8% of residents live alone. This is consistent with the area's older population and a low rate of one-parent families.

Separate houses are the dominant dwelling type at 93.7%. Renting is much less common here than in the rest of the state, with only 14.7% of households renting.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with only 0.2% of people commuting by public transport. Just 1.9% of homes have no motor vehicle, a much lower figure than the state average.

About 36.5% of residents have moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are few, at 5.0%, which is well below the national average.

Jobs are largely concentrated in agriculture, public administration, and construction. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is much lower than in most similar areas.

The area has a moderate level of overall advantage, scoring 6 out of 10. This is supported by a steady growth in the population and a reasonable access to resources.

Braidwood is cooler than most of the state, with an average minimum temperature of 6.5 degrees. Annual rainfall is also far above the New South Wales average.

The town is largely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.0. Only 23.1% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, far below the state figure.