Arkstone

The typical resident is 41, which is noticeably older than the Australian average, but the area has a much lower proportion of seniors than most other places. Children under 15 make up 16.7% of the population, a figure slightly below the state and national averages.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. This is far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%.

English is the only language used at home, and no residents speak little or no English. This lack of linguistic diversity is far below the state and national figures.

Christianity is the primary faith, accounting for 70.8% of residents. No one in the area reported having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

There are no schools within 3 km of the area, a characteristic shared by many similar locations.

Personal incomes are much higher than in most areas, with the typical person earning $1,125 weekly, which is well above the national figure. Typical household incomes are about the same as the national average at $1,625 per week.

Residents report very good health, with long-term health conditions affecting only 16.7% of people, far below the national average of 27.7%. No one reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.5 people per home, which is well above the Australian average of 2.5.

The typical monthly home-loan payment is $1,517, which is a little below the national figure. Most bedrooms are occupied by nearly one person, a rate slightly above the national average.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.

The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 50%, ahead of Mining (0%).

Arkstone is completely car-dependent, with no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk. The terrain is also steeper than the state average, with a mean slope of 9.9%.