Alstonville

The area is far older than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 51. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 32.3% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 11.6% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 92% of the community. Very few people use another language at home (3.7%), a figure that is far below both the New South Wales and national averages.

About 40.5% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 51.6%.

A typical resident's level of schooling is lower than the national average, with 46.9% completing Year 12. However, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is higher than in most similar areas.

Incomes are generally lower than the state and national figures. The typical weekly household income is $1,312, which is well below the national typical of $1,746.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 36.9% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.

Local residents are more likely to provide unpaid care and do housework than those in most other areas. Volunteers make up 19.7% of the community, which is well above the national average.

There are 167 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group is younger than the general population, with a typical age of 24.

Homes tend to be smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per household. A high number of people live alone (32%), which is well above the national figure of 25.6%.

Home ownership is strong, with 45.6% of homes owned outright—far above the national figure of 31%. Most homes are separate houses, and 74% have three or more bedrooms.

Cars are the primary way to get to work for 59.7% of people. While the area has more public transport stops than most similar places, only 0.9% of people use it for their commute.

The community is relatively stable, though 35.7% of people moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 5.8% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Fewer people are working or looking for work here (51.2%) compared to the national average of 61.1%. Many residents work in health care and social assistance.

The area is somewhat walkable, and 90.4% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, fewer homes are within walking distance of groceries or public transport compared to the state average.