Billinudgel

The community is older than the state and national figures, though it has a balanced mix of adults and children. A striking 16.3% of residents are in de facto relationships, which is well above the national figure.

People born overseas make up 19.2% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though still well below the New South Wales average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

While 70.5% of people speak only English, the rate of those using another language at home is higher than in most similar areas. However, no one in the community speaks little or no English.

A large majority of residents identify as having no religion, at 52.1%. This is far above the figures for both New South Wales and Australia.

About 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is more common here than in most similar areas. However, the proportion of people who completed Year 12 is far below the national figure.

Typical weekly personal income is $700, which is a little below the national figure. Weekly family incomes are also well below the state and national averages.

Residents here generally report better health than those in similar areas, with long-term health conditions being well below the national figure. About 8% of people have a mental health condition, which is about the same as the state average.

Volunteering is a little more common here than across the state. However, the rates of people providing unpaid care or doing significant housework are lower than in most similar areas.

Five Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people live here. First Nations household income is far above the state and national figures, while the typical age is 25, slightly older than the national figure.

Homes tend to be slightly larger than average with 2.7 people per household. One-parent families are well above the national average, and 24.6% of people live alone.

Almost all homes are separate houses, though they typically have fewer bedrooms than in most areas. Renting is well above the national figure, and typical monthly mortgage payments are higher than most similar areas.

Every home has at least one motor vehicle, and the area is highly car-dependent. While there are more public transport stops than in many similar areas, no one actually commutes using them.

The area sees a fair amount of movement, with 37.9% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also more common here than in most similar areas.

Only 52.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is much lower than in most similar areas. Unemployment is a little below the national figure, with many professionals and labourers in the workforce.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score far below the state average. Most residents cannot walk to groceries, health services, or parks within 15 minutes.