Billywillinga

The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the national figure. However, the community is also home to a higher than usual number of children under 15, and 5.1% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Most people here were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than the state or national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 4.6% of people using another language at home. This is far below the New South Wales and Australian averages.

A high number of residents report having no religion, at 43.9%, which is well above the national figure. Over half the community identifies as Christian.

While 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the state average. Notably, 62.4% of residents completed Year 12, which is well above the national figure.

Typical family incomes are a little above the national figure, with a weekly typical amount of $2,522. Personal incomes are also higher than usual, with the typical person earning $928 a week.

About 29.6% of residents live with a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure. Around 5.1% of people need help with daily activities.

This community is exceptionally active in unpaid work, with 25.2% of people volunteering—far above the national figure. Rates of providing unpaid care and doing housework are also among the highest in the region.

There are 10 First Nations people in the area, whose typical personal income of $1,624 is far above the state and national figures. This group is also noticeably younger, with a typical age of 19.

Families are larger here, with 2.7 people per home and a high proportion of couples with children. Very few people live alone compared to the rest of the state.

Every single home is a separate house, and 88.6% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 8.6%, while 47.1% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of residents use public transport to commute. Every home has at least one motor vehicle, and many have three or more.

The community is quite stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years than is typical for the state. Around 12% of the population are recent arrivals from overseas.

Working or looking for work is much more common here than in most similar areas, at 68.2%. Local jobs are spread across education, manufacturing, and construction.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk. It is set on sloping terrain with no public transport stops available.