Bectric

Children under 15 make up 30.2% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 18.2%. While the typical resident is 41, seniors over 65 account for only 9.4%, a figure well below the state and national averages.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 94.3% born here and no residents born overseas, which is far below the national average of 27.7%. Those with ancestral roots primarily cite Australian, English, and Irish heritage.

English is the only language spoken at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.

Christianity is the most common faith at 66.0%, while 32.1% of residents report having no religion, which is a little below the state average.

Education levels are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 7.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 23.1% of residents completed Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are well below the state and national figures, with a typical weekly household income of $1,208. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

The community is healthier than most, with only 13.2% of people reporting a long-term health condition. This is far below the national average of 27.7%, and no one reported a mental health condition.

Bectric has a very high rate of unpaid work, with 38.5% of people caring for children and 35.9% doing significant housework. Volunteering is also much higher than most areas at 28.2%.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.8 people per home, which is a little above the national figure. Couples with children make up the majority of households at 68.2%.

Housing costs are very low, with a typical weekly rent of $200 and typical monthly home-loan payments of $488, both of which are far below the state and national figures.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 29.2% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the national figure.

The population is very stable, with only 19.6% of people moving in the last five years—far below the national average of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is far above the national average at 70.8%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Nearly half the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Bectric is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.