# Balfours Peak

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: New South Wales › Rest of NSW › Gwydir › 2403, NSW

Area: 171 km²

Weekly household incomes are much lower than most areas in Balfours Peak, where the typical home brings in just $1,012. This is a sparsely populated rural spot with only 45 residents, mostly adults in their 40s. While the community is small, it is quite mobile, with over half the population moving here in the last five years. It is a car-dependent area where a large proportion of families live together in spacious homes.

## Demographics & Identity

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. Children under 15 make up only 6.7% of the population, which is far below the New South Wales average of 18.2%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 45 | — |
| Median age | 43 yrs | — |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.0% | — |
| People aged 65 and over | 13.3% | — |
| Children under 15 | 6.7% | — |
| People in a de facto relationship | 19.0% | — |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 35.6%, Young adults (25–44) 22.2%, Youth (15–24) 13.3%, Seniors (65+) 13.3%, Children (0–14) 6.7%

**Marital status** — Married 47.6%, Never married 26.2%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Everyone in the community was born in Australia, which is far below the state and national figures. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 0.0% | — |

**Country of birth** — Australia 64.4%

**Ancestry** — Australian 48.9%, English 35.6%, Irish 13.3%, Scottish 11.1%

## Language

English is the only language used at home here, which is far below the New South Wales average where 26.6% of people use another language.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 0.0% | — |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.0% | — |

**Language used at home** — English only 71.1%

## Religion

People with no religion make up 40.0% of the population, which is well above the state figure of 33.2%. Christianity is the only other reported affiliation at 35.6%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 40.0% | — |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 40.0%, Christianity 35.6%, Not stated 31.1%

## Education & Qualifications

A bachelor degree or higher is held by 26.2% of adults, which is much higher than most similar areas. However, only 31.6% of residents completed Year 12, a figure far below the national average of 58.8%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 31.6% | — |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 26.2% | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 0 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 31.6%, Year 10 13.2%

**Highest qualification level** — Bachelor degree 45.8%, Certificate III / IV 12.5%

**Field of qualification** — Education 20.8%, Management & commerce 16.7%, Engineering & related 12.5%

## Income

Typical family income is far below the national figure, at just $630 a week. Personal income is also a little below the state and national averages, with a typical weekly amount of $675.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $675 | — |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,012 | — |
| Median family income (weekly) | $630 | — |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 7.1% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 36.4%

**Personal income distribution** — $650–$1,499 31.0%, Under $650 16.7%, $1,500–$2,999 7.1%

## Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions are far below the national average, affecting only 6.7% of people. However, 6.7% of residents need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 6.7% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 0.0% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 6.7% | — |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Asthma 11.1%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 57.8%, One condition 8.9%, Two conditions 6.7%

## Community Participation

Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 38.1% of people caring for children, far above the national figure. In contrast, only 7.1% of people provide other types of unpaid care.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 14.3% | — |
| People providing unpaid care | 7.1% | — |
| People caring for children unpaid | 38.1% | — |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 0.0% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 7.1% | — |

## First Nations

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 0 | — |

## Family & Households

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home, which is a little above the national figure. Over half of the households are couples with children.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 3.0 | — |
| One-parent families | 10.3% | — |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 55.2%, Couples without children 27.6%, One-parent families 10.3%

**Household size** — 2 people 27.3%, 5 people 27.3%

## Housing & Dwellings

Housing costs are very low, with typical weekly rents far below the national average at $225. Typical monthly home-loan payments are also among the lowest at $500.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $225 | — |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $500 | — |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.90 | — |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned with a mortgage 54.5%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 100.0%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 63.6%, 4 bedrooms 27.3%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — Under $1,000 50.0%

## Transport & Vehicles

There are no public transport stops or routes in the area, which is far below the New South Wales average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Public transport stops | 0 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 0.00 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 0.0 | — |
| Public transport routes | 0 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 50.0%, Worked at home 27.8%, Walked 22.2%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 45.5%, 3 vehicles 45.5%

## Migration & Movement

The population is highly mobile, with 51.2% of people moving in the last five years, a figure far above the national average of 40.7%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 51.2% | — |

## Jobs & Industry

Only 42.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Labour-force participation | 42.9% | — |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 50.0%, Education & training 44.4%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 38.9%, Professionals 16.7%

## Walkability

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 0.0 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 0.0 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 0.0 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 0 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 4.7% | — |

## Nearby areas

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Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10153/balfours-peak