Bendalong

The typical resident is 55, making the area far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 25.2% of the population, which is well above the national average of 17.2%.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 3.7% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Irish ancestry.

English is the primary language here, with 87.4% of people using it at home. Only 3.7% use another language, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 45.9%, which is well above the national average of 38.9%.

The area is highly qualified, with 28% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, a figure slightly above the national average. Many residents hold certificates in health and engineering.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,224, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, 21.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.9% of residents, which is well above the national average of 27.7%. Arthritis is the most reported condition.

Unpaid housework is very common, with 33.6% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, a figure far above the national average. There is also a notably higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to other areas.

First Nations residents in the area are far younger than the state average, with a typical age of 12. Their typical personal income is $1,999, which is far above the national figure of $540.

Homes tend to be smaller, with 2.3 people per home, a little below the national average. Nearly 30% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure.

Housing is dominated by detached houses, and a huge 57.4% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average of 31%. Most homes are large, with 78.7% having three or more bedrooms.

Cars are essential here, as 100% of homes have at least one vehicle and nobody uses public transport to commute. While there is one bus route, it can take over an hour to walk to the nearest stop.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 43.8% of people moving house in the last five years, which is well above the national average.

Only 41.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%. However, there is no unemployment in the area.

The area is somewhat walkable, with most homes within a 15-minute walk of a park or groceries. However, there are no schools or health services within a 15-minute walk.