Barham

Barham is much older than most areas, with 36.5% of people aged 65 and over, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 13.1%, a figure well below the New South Wales average of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia (85.4%), and only 7.5% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the main language for 91.6% of the community. Only 3.4% of people use another language at home, which is far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

Over half of the population (53.2%) identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 37.4% of the community, which is well above the state figure of 33.2%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 32.9% of people completing Year 12, compared to 58.9% in New South Wales. Only 10.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Incomes are much lower than most areas, with the typical weekly family income at $1,368, well below the national figure of $2,120. Only 8.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the state average of 25.2%.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.9% of people. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%, and 7.6% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is a strong feature of the town, with 21.7% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. A higher than average 4.1% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 3.2% of the population. The First Nations community here is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 21.

People living alone are much more common here than in most areas, making up 37.5% of households. This is far above the national figure of 25.6%, and the typical home is smaller with just 2.1 people.

Home ownership is very high, with 53% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Typical costs are much lower than elsewhere, with weekly rents averaging $185.

Cars are the primary way to get around, with 59.8% of people driving to work. Public transport use is almost non-existent, and only 11% of people work from home, far below the state average of 31%.

The area has seen some movement, with 37% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 9.3% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 14.5%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (49.2%) compared to the national figure of 61.1%. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the most common industry, employing 16.3% of the workforce.

The town is somewhat walkable, with 80.8% of homes within 15 minutes of a park. However, only 39.6% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, far below the state average of 85.7%.