Bindera

The community is far older than the national average, with 46.9% of people aged 65 and over. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 9.4% of the population, which is well above the state figure of 3.4%.

Everyone in Bindera was born in Australia, which is far below the national figure of 27.7% born overseas. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Irish.

English is the only language used at home, with no one speaking another language, far below the 22.3% national average.

About a third of residents report having no religion, which is a little above the New South Wales figure of 33.2%.

The area has a high proportion of well-qualified adults, with 29% holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the percentage of people who completed Year 12 is far below the national figure.

Incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $962 compared to the national figure of $1,746. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more a week.

Needing help with daily activities is much more common here than elsewhere, affecting 9.4% of residents. Arthritis is the most reported long-term health condition.

Unpaid housework is very common, with 45.2% of people doing 15 or more hours a week. This is far above the national figure, though volunteering is also higher than usual at 22.6%.

There are three First Nations people in the area, who are far older than the state average with a typical age of 65. Their typical personal income is $725, which is well above the national figure.

Homes are very small in terms of occupancy, with only 1.7 people per home, well below the national average of 2.5.

The typical weekly rent is far below the national figure at just $120. In contrast, typical monthly home-loan payments are far above the state average at $5,200.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, leaving residents entirely reliant on other means of travel.

The population is very stable, with only 21.9% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Very few adults are working or looking for work, at just 19.4%, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is quite steep.