Baradine

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 50. Seniors make up 28.7% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Most people were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born residents (4.3%) compared to the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the dominant language, with only 1.7% of people using another language at home, far below the national average of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in the rest of the country, with 62.1% identifying as Christian and a far lower share of people reporting no religion (25.2%).

Qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 8.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree and just 23.9% completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are very low compared to the rest of Australia, with a typical weekly household income of $1,034 and very few households (7.2%) earning $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here, with 38.3% of people living with a long-term health condition and 7.4% needing help with daily activities, both far above the state average.

Volunteer rates are a little above the state average at 15.0%, though fewer people provide unpaid care or do significant housework compared to other areas.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the population, though they face economic challenges with a typical household income of $1,125, which is well below the state average.

Living arrangements are unusual, with a very high share of people living alone (36.4%) and a higher rate of one-parent families (17.5%) than in most areas.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and half of all homes are owned outright. This helps explain why the typical weekly rent ($157) and mortgage payments are far lower than the national figures.

The town is heavily reliant on cars, with 61.6% of workers driving to work and no one using public transport to commute.

The population is quite stable, as far fewer people moved in the last five years compared to the national average. However, there has been a surprisingly high number of recent overseas arrivals.

Agriculture, health, and education are the main industries. While full-time employment is higher than the state average, far fewer adults overall are working or looking for work.

The town is somewhat walkable, and while it lacks street connectivity, it has a high number of amenities like parks and health services within walking distance.