Glen Innes

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with seniors making up 28.3% of the population. Meanwhile, the proportion of children under 15 has fallen to 15.3%, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is much higher than most areas at 7.6%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has one of the lowest proportions of overseas-born people in the state at 7.5%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, together accounting for over 80% of the population.

English is the primary language for 86.4% of residents, and very few people use another language at home. Only 0.3% of the population speak little or no English, which is well below the national average.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, though those with no religion have risen to 29.1% since 2011. This figure is still well below the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 11.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 33.6% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state figure of 58.9%.

Typical weekly household income is $934, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 7.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, although this has risen since 2011.

Health needs are high here, with 35.7% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national average, and 8.0% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is common, with 19.3% of people helping out, well above the national average. There is also a higher proportion of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

The First Nations community is larger than in 87% of similar areas, though they face significant hardship. Unemployment is high at 20.2%, and typical personal income is well below the national average at $427.

Living arrangements are skewed toward single people, with 35.6% of residents living alone. This is far above the national figure, and the typical home is smaller with only 2.1 people per household.

Home ownership is very high, as 45.9% of homes are owned outright. Most people live in separate houses, and the typical weekly rent of $220 is far below the national average.

Cars are essential here, as 59.2% of people drive to work and only 0.1% use public transport. Public transport is very limited, with only 13 stops across the whole area.

The population is relatively stable, with 32.0% of people having moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average. However, recent overseas arrivals have risen to 12.4%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are major employers, accounting for 18.4% of jobs. The unemployment rate of 6.4% is a little above the national average, and fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to other areas.

Overall advantage is very low, ranking in the bottom 10% of all areas. This reflects the combination of low typical incomes and limited access to money and resources.

The area is cooler than most of the state, with an average minimum temperature of 7.0 degrees. Annual rainfall is 819mm, which is well above the New South Wales average.

The town is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Only 45.1% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.