Barrington

Seniors make up 36% of the population, which is far above the national figure. The community is much older than most areas, and there is a significantly higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people compared to New South Wales.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 85.3% born here. Only 8.4% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages.

English is the primary language for 92.6% of the community. Very few people use another language at home, which is far below the New South Wales average.

About 59.1% of residents identify as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 29.4%, which is well below the national figure.

While 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, the rate of people completing Year 12 is far below the state average at 31.4%. Local schools are very small, though there are more schools per child than in most similar areas.

Incomes are generally low, with a typical personal weekly income of $555, which is well below the national figure. Typical family weekly incomes are also much lower than in most other areas.

Long-term health conditions are well above the national average, affecting 34.3% of people. This is consistent with the older age of the population, with arthritis and mental health being the most common reports.

There is a strong culture of giving back, as 23% of residents volunteer, which is far above the state average. Unpaid care and housework are also much more common here than in most areas.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, with a typical age of 43, which is far older than the national figure for this group.

Families are slightly smaller than average, with 2.3 people per home. Couples without children make up 40.1% of households, while 24.8% of people live alone.

Housing is almost exclusively separate houses, and 61.4% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Very few people rent, and most homes are large, with 92.2% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of people commute using public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 46.5% owning two cars.

Migration is relatively low, with 33.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in other areas, with only 47.5% of adults active in the workforce. Agriculture, health, and education are the main industries.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. Most residents cannot walk to groceries or health services, as there are no such amenities within a 15-minute walk.