Adelong

The area is far older than the state and national averages, with 24.4% of residents aged 65 and over. It also has a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most areas, at 4.5%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the community has a low percentage of overseas-born people at 7.8%, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with 91.7% of people using it only at home. This is consistent with the low number of people using another language, which is far below the state and national averages.

The community is more religious than most, with 69.9% identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

Educational qualifications are lower than most areas, with only 10.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the national average at 36.1%.

Incomes are much lower than the national average across the board. The typical household earns $1,158 a week, and the typical personal weekly income is $599, which is well below the national figure.

Residents face more health challenges than most, with 38.8% reporting a long-term health condition—far above the national figure. People needing help with daily activities is also higher than most areas at 6.2%.

Adelong is a highly active community, with 23.1% of people volunteering, which is far above the state average. There is also a higher rate of people providing unpaid care than in most areas.

First Nations residents in Adelong are slightly older than those in the state and have a higher rate of Year 12 completion at 44.4%. Personal income for this group is also well above the national figure.

The area has a high number of people living alone at 32.2%. Typical households are smaller than average, with 2.3 people per home.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 49.7% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Rent is very low, with a typical weekly rent of $205.

The town is heavily reliant on cars, as 69.4% of workers drive to work and only 0.7% use public transport. Very few homes lack a motor vehicle.

Movement into the area is lower than the national average, with 29.5% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are much higher than in most similar areas.

Many residents work in manufacturing, health care, or agriculture. The percentage of adults working or looking for work is well below the national figure, and the unemployment rate is higher than most areas.

While many homes are near parks and schools, the town is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.