Austral Eden

The community is notably older than the state and national figures, with 25.5% of people aged 65 and over. It is also more diverse in its identity, with 6.9% of residents identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 4.1% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries listed.

English is the only language used at home by 94.5% of the population. No residents reported using another language at home or speaking little or no English, which is far below the figures for New South Wales.

About 70% of the population identifies as Christian. This means the share of people with no religion is 24.1%, which is far below the national figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than the state average, with only 21.8% of residents completing Year 12. Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up just 2.2% of the community.

Typical household income is $1,375 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, 29.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much higher than most similar areas.

People needing help with daily activities make up 6.9% of the population, a little above the national average. Arthritis is the most common long-term health condition, affecting 15.2% of residents.

Unpaid care is common here, with 14.8% of people providing care and 29.6% doing over 15 hours of housework weekly, which is well above the national figure. Conversely, volunteering is much lower than in most areas.

There are 10 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income of $725 is well above the national figure of $540.

Families with children make up 52.8% of households, and homes are generally larger than average, with 2.7 people per home.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 54.9% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Rent is also much lower than the national figure, at a typical $260 per week.

The area is highly car-dependent, with every home owning at least one motor vehicle and no residents commuting by public transport. Working from home is also very rare at 3.9%.

The population is very stable, with only 12.2% of people moving into the area in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 22.1% of the workforce. There is no reported unemployment in the area.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, schools, or health services.