Bangalow

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the national figure of 38. While the population is ageing—with seniors rising by 6.0 percentage points since 2011—there are still more children under 15 here than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 19.5% of the population, which is well below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

English is the primary language for 82% of the community, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the state and national averages. Very few people here speak little or no English.

The community is overwhelmingly non-religious, with 58.3% of people reporting no religion. This figure is far above the national average and has risen by 20 percentage points since 2011.

Bangalow is highly qualified, with 32.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national figure, and the number of people who completed Year 12 has also risen since 2011.

Wealth is high here, with 29.1% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the national average. Typical household and personal incomes have both risen by over $1,000 since 2011.

Residents enjoy better health than most areas, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions and fewer people needing help with daily activities compared to the state and national figures.

The area has a very high rate of volunteering at 20.8%, which is well above the national average. Many residents also spend significant time on unpaid housework.

The First Nations community is small, making up 1.3% of the population. Notably, Year 12 completion among First Nations residents is far above the national average.

Homes tend to be larger, with an average of 2.7 people per household. Most families consist of couples with children, and far fewer people live alone compared to the state average.

The landscape is dominated by separate houses, making up 95.9% of dwellings. While 38.3% of homes are owned outright, the typical weekly rent of $550 is well above the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with only 0.2% of people commuting by public transport. However, working from home is very common, with 32.9% of the workforce doing so.

The population is quite mobile, with 40.8% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas have also increased since 2011.

A high proportion of the workforce are professionals and managers, and the unemployment rate is lower than in most similar areas.

Bangalow is in the top 10% of areas for overall advantage and access to resources. Its population continues to grow quickly, with a 9.6% increase since 2021.

The area is much wetter than the rest of the state, with average annual rainfall far above the New South Wales average. Minimum temperatures are also well above the state figure.

The community is mostly car-dependent, as the walkability score is far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, or groceries.