Bellangry

The community is far older than the national average, with the typical resident aged 54 and nearly 30% of people aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up only 14.9% of the population, which is well below the New South Wales figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Irish. The proportion of people born overseas is 11.4%, far below the national average.

English is the only language used at home in this area. There are no residents who speak another language or those who speak little or no English, which is far below state and national figures.

About 46.5% of residents identify as Christian, while 30.7% have no religion. This level of non-religious affiliation is much lower than in most similar areas.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 34% of residents completing Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 13.3% of the population, far below the national figure.

Earnings are much lower than in most areas; the typical weekly household income is just $1,149, which is well below the New South Wales figure of $1,829. Only 9.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

While no residents need help with daily activities, 31.6% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national average. Arthritis is the most common condition reported.

A high number of residents have served in the Defence Force, at 7.2%, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid care for children is much lower than in most areas, likely due to the small number of children.

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

Most homes are occupied by couples without children, making up 55.1% of households. The typical home has 2.2 people, a little below the national figure.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, and a huge 54.5% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is uncommon here, at only 11.4%.

Residents are entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes in the area. In 47.7% of homes, there are two motor vehicles.

The population has seen some movement, with 38.2% of residents having moved house in the last five years.

Full-time employment is a little above the national average at 60.8%, though the unemployment rate is much higher than most areas at 7.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, construction, or education.

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