Bedgerabong

The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical age of 45. However, it also has a very high proportion of children under 15, at 26.8%, which is well above the Australian average of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 10.2% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with 88.2% of people speaking only English at home. This means far fewer people use another language compared to the state average of 26.6%.

Christianity is common at 74%, while the 13.4% of people reporting no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Schooling levels are lower than most areas, with only 37% of people completing Year 12. Qualifications are often trade-based, as Certificate III or IV is the most common highest qualification at 41.1%.

Typical household incomes are well below the national figure, at $1,375 per week. However, 22% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is higher than most similar areas.

A little above the national average, 8.7% of people need help with daily activities. Mental health conditions are also more common here than in most other areas, affecting 9.4% of residents.

This is a highly active community, with 24.2% of people volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also common, with 33.7% of people caring for children.

First Nations residents in Bedgerabong are far older than those across the state, with a typical age of 51. Their typical personal income of $899 is well above the New South Wales figure.

Living arrangements are diverse, with 32% of people living alone, which is well above the national average. Most other households are couples with children.

Housing is almost exclusively separate houses, and half of all homes are owned outright. Renting is far less common here than across the state, at just 10%.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with 0% of people using public transport to commute. Many residents work from home, accounting for 27.9% of the workforce.

The population is very stable, with only 23.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Jobs are concentrated in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, where 39.3% of the workforce is employed. The area has a very strong employment rate, with 0% unemployment.

Bedgerabong is almost entirely car-dependent, with no grocery stores, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk. Only 11% of homes are within walking distance of a school.