Bimbi

Bimbi is an older community, with 32.4% of people aged 65 and over, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. There is also a strong First Nations presence, as 8.5% of the population is Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, much higher than the 3.2% seen across Australia.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 90.1% born here. This is reflected in a very low proportion of overseas-born residents (4.2%), which is far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%.

English is the only language used at home by 98.6% of residents. Consequently, no one in the area speaks another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 67.6% of people identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 23.9%, which is far below the Australian figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 8.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the state average of 27.8%, and just 29.6% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical household income is $1,781 per week, which is about the same as the national figure. While 19.2% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, the typical personal income of $671 is a little below the national average of $805.

Health challenges are common, with 39.4% of people living with a long-term health condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%. This is reflected in the 11.3% of residents who need help with daily activities, among the highest for its level.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 19.3% of people providing care, well above the national average of 11.9%. Many residents also spend a lot of time on housework, with 26.3% doing 15 or more hours a week.

The First Nations community here is notably young, with a typical age of just 12 years. This is far younger than the national figure of 24 years, though typical personal incomes for First Nations people are well above the Australian average.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per household. The community is mostly made up of couples, with 62.7% of families having children and only 19.2% of people living alone.

Housing is almost exclusively separate houses, and 53.8% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Typical weekly rent is very low at $130, and monthly home loan payments are much lower than the state average.

The area is entirely car-reliant, with no one commuting by public transport and every home owning at least one vehicle. Interestingly, 33.3% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the national average of 21.0%.

Bimbi is a very stable community, with only 7.6% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The local economy is driven by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employ 70.4% of the workforce. Full-time employment is very high at 74.1%, far above the national figure of 58.9%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.6, far below the state average of 6.2. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.