Argents Hill

The area is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 52 and 22.7% of people aged 65 and over. It has a First Nations population of 7.2%, which is well above the New South Wales average of 3.4%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas births make up 11.1% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language, with only 1.9% of people using another language at home, far below the 22.3% national average. No one in the area reported speaking little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith at 46.9%, while 34.8% of residents have no religion, which is a little above the New South Wales figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 7.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 35.1% completing Year 12, both far below the national average.

Incomes are much lower than the national figure, with a typical household earning $1,042 a week. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than most areas, affecting 33.3% of people, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%.

Residents are more likely to provide unpaid care and do extensive housework than people in other areas. There is also a notable history of service, with 4.5% having served in the Defence Force.

The First Nations community is larger than in 66% of similar areas, though typical personal income for this group is $437, which is well below the state figure.

One-parent families are much more common here at 20.4%, well above the national figure of 14.1%. Typical homes are small, with 2.3 people per household.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 55.7% are owned outright, far above the national average. Rent is very affordable, with a typical weekly cost of $202.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Every single home has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with only 26.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Unemployment is among the highest at this level at 12.6%, well above the national rate of 5.1%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

This is a completely car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk.