Beelbangera

The area is much younger than most, with children under 15 making up 22.9% of the population. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people represent 5.9% of the community, which is a little above the national figure of 3.2%.

Beelbangera is far less diverse than the rest of the state, with only 4.5% of people born overseas. Those with Australian, English, and Italian ancestry make up the vast majority of the population.

English is the primary language for 90.2% of residents. The proportion of people using another language at home is 1.7%, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.

A large majority of the community is Christian, at 65.4%. The number of people reporting no religion is 26.3%, which is far below the national average of 38.9%.

Higher education is less common here, with only 12.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree. While 33.5% finished Year 12, this is far below the state and national figures of around 59%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,786, which is higher than most similar areas and about the same as the national figure. Personal incomes are also slightly higher than the state and national averages.

Residents report better health than average, with only 25.1% having a long-term health condition. This is a little below the national figure of 27.7%.

More people here care for children unpaid (27.3%) than in most other areas. However, volunteering is much lower than usual at 12.8%.

There are 21 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 28, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 24. Typical personal income for this group is $459, well below the state average.

Homes are often larger, with 2.6 people per household and a high rate of one-parent families at 15.6%. Most households consist of couples with children.

Housing is dominated by large separate houses, with 91.4% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 7.8%, and 43% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. No residents use public transport to commute to work, despite there being several bus stops in the area.

The population is very stable, with only 22.3% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is strong, with 64.5% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of just 1.6%. The main industries are retail, agriculture, and manufacturing.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a low walkability score of 2.2. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.