Tocumwal - Finley - Jerilderie

The community is far older than the national figure, with 32% of people aged 65 and over—a figure that rose 7.2 points since 2011. Meanwhile, children under 15 make up only 15.5% of the population, which is much lower than most similar areas.

People born overseas make up only 7.9% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. The area is predominantly of English (41.7%) and Australian (40.1%) ancestry.

English is the primary language for 87.1% of residents, and the proportion of people using another language at home is much lower than most areas at just 3.1%. Very few people speak little or no English.

Over half the population identifies as Christian (54.4%), while 33.4% report no religion. This last figure has risen sharply by 17 points since 2011.

Educational attainment is much lower than the state average, with only 10.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 33.3% of residents completed Year 12, though this is 4.3 points higher than in 2011.

Incomes are well below the national figure, with the typical weekly family income sitting at $1,486. Only 10.1% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is much lower than most areas.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 36.6% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is reflected in a higher rate of people needing help with daily activities (7.1%).

Community spirit is high, with 23.1% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average of 14.1%. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

First Nations people make up 3.2% of the population. While their typical personal income is $606, the unemployment rate for this group is much lower than the national figure at 5.3%.

Homes tend to be smaller, with just 2.2 people per household. This is partly because 31.6% of people live alone, a rate well above the national figure of 25.6%.

Housing is overwhelmingly detached, with 90.7% of homes being separate houses. Outright ownership is very high at 46.8%, and typical weekly rents are among the lowest at $200.

Car dependence is nearly total, as only 0.2% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have at least two vehicles, and just 3.8% of households have no motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with 33.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is a major employer for 20.3% of the workforce. While 49.5% of adults are working or looking for work, the unemployment rate is very low at 3.1%.

The area has a low overall advantage score of 931, placing it below about 78% of similar areas. This is linked to lower scores for education and job skills.

The region is quite dry, with an average annual rainfall of 455mm, which is a little below the New South Wales average.

The area is only somewhat walkable, with a score of 4.4. While there are many parks and amenities, only 37.8% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.