Bearbong

The area is younger than most, with a typical age of 38 and a high proportion of children. Very few residents identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, at 0.0%, which is well below the New South Wales figure of 3.4%.

Almost everyone here was born in Australia, and there are no residents born overseas. English and German are the most common ancestries after Australian.

English is the main language for 90.3% of the community. While 5.6% of people use another language at home, no one in the area speaks little or no English.

The community is strongly religious, with 84.7% identifying as Christian. This means the 15.3% who have no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 34.7% of people completing Year 12. There are no schools within 3 kilometres of the area.

Typical personal incomes are much lower than most areas at $575 a week. This is consistent with typical household incomes, which are a little below the national figure at $1,437 per week.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 12.5% of residents. Additionally, 11.1% of people need help with daily activities, which is well above the state average.

Unpaid work is very common here; 50% of people do 15 or more hours of housework a week, and 42% care for children. Volunteering is also higher than most areas at 24%.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per home. This is driven by the high number of couples with children, who make up 72.1% of families.

Every single home is a separate house with at least three bedrooms. While rental properties are rare at 13.6%, typical weekly rents are far above the state average at $700.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops and no homes without a vehicle. Interestingly, 64.7% of the workforce works from home.

Movement into the area is lower than the national trend, with 29.3% of people having moved in the last five years.

The workforce is dominated by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which account for 76.5% of jobs. Employment is strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 68% of adults working or looking for work.

There are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk. The walkability score is 0.0, meaning residents must rely on cars for all needs.