Barellan

The community is far older than the state average, with 24.4% of residents aged 65 and over. There is a strong First Nations presence, as 10.9% of people identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 3.3% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Irish.

English is the dominant language here, with 90.6% of people using it only. Very few residents use another language at home, at 0.9%, which is far below the New South Wales figure.

Religious affiliation is higher here than in the rest of the country, with 65.4% identifying as Christian. People with no religion make up 25.1%, which is far below the national average of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than the national average, with only 29.8% of people completing Year 12. Only 9.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the 26.3% seen across Australia.

Typical weekly household income is $1,262, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Those earning $3,000 or more per week are rare, at 6.8%, which is far below the state average.

Residents face more health challenges than most, with 35.5% reporting a long-term health condition, well above the national rate of 27.7%. This is consistent with an older population, as 6.3% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is very high here, with 28.0% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid housework is also common, with 24.9% of people doing 15 or more hours a week.

There are 50 First Nations people in the area. Typical personal income for this group is $545, about the same as the national figure, though Year 12 completion is far below the national average at 25.0%.

A large number of people live alone, at 38.4%, which is far above the national average. However, one-parent families are also more common here than in most areas, making up 15.7% of households.

Housing is very stable, with 55.3% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Most homes are separate houses with three or more bedrooms, and typical weekly rent is much lower than the national average at $200.

The town is almost entirely reliant on cars, as 0.0% of people use public transport to commute. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 17.1% owning four or more.

The population is very stable, with only 18.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is much higher than in the state, at 69.2%. The local economy is driven by agriculture, forestry and fishing, which account for 32.2% of jobs.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.4, far below the state average of 6.2. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.