Nyngan - Warren

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than the rest of Australia. First Nations people make up 17.4% of the population, which is far above the national figure and among the highest for similar areas.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian born, with only 5.8% born overseas—a figure far below the national average. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Irish ancestry.

English is the primary language for 87.1% of the population. Only 3.4% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

Christianity is the most common faith at 66.2%. Those reporting no religion make up 22.0% of the population, which is far below the national figure but has risen 15 points since 2011.

The area has a much lower rate of higher education than most, with only 11.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree. Year 12 completion is also far below the national average at 36.8%.

Typical weekly household incomes are well below the national figure at $1,347. However, the number of households earning over $3,000 a week rose 11 points since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are slightly more common here than in the rest of Australia, affecting 29.4% of people. This is most often seen as arthritis or asthma.

Volunteering is much more common here than in most similar areas, with 19.2% of people helping out. Unpaid care for children and housework is slightly lower than the national average.

There are 801 First Nations people in the area, and their typical personal income is $645, which is a little above the national figure for this group.

Living alone is much more common here than in most areas, with 32.3% of people in single-person homes. Family sizes are typical, with 2.4 people per home.

Housing is very affordable, with typical weekly rents far below the national figure at $200. Many residents have high security, as 41.8% of homes are owned outright.

Most people rely on cars, and 35% of homes have two vehicles. Public transport is limited, with very few departures per 1,000 people compared to the state average.

The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is much lower than in most areas. Interestingly, recent overseas arrivals are far above the national average.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing employ 27.1% of the workforce. Full-time employment is far above the national average, with 69.6% of the population working full-time.

The area faces some challenges, with an overall advantage score that is lower than about 75% of similar areas. Population growth has also fallen well below the state average.

The landscape is hot and dry, with an average maximum temperature of 26.9°C and annual rainfall that is among the lowest for similar areas.

The area is somewhat walkable, but far fewer homes are within a 15-minute walk of parks or schools compared to the state average.