Bingara

The area is far older than the state or national average, with 43.1% of people aged 65 and over. This contributes to a much lower proportion of children under 15 compared to most areas, at just 11.7%.

Most residents were born in Australia (87.3%), and the community has a very low proportion of people born overseas at 5.9%, which is far below the national figure.

English is the dominant language, used at home by 93.2% of the population. Very few people use another language at home, at only 1.3%, which is far below the state and national averages.

About 67.5% of the community identifies as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 25%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 27.2% of people completing Year 12 and 8.8% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are among the lowest at this level, with the usual weekly household income being $853, far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here; 42.6% of people have a long-term health condition and 11.3% need help with daily activities, both of which are among the highest figures for similar areas.

Volunteering is high at 22.5%, well above the national figure. Many residents also provide unpaid care (15.4%), which is consistent with the town's older population.

First Nations people make up a much higher share of the population than the state average. This group has a typical personal income of $435 and an unemployment rate of 15.2%, both of which are higher than national figures.

Homes are generally small, with only 2.0 people per home. There is a high number of people living alone (34.4%) and a much higher rate of one-parent families than in most areas.

Home ownership is very high, with 58.3% of houses owned outright. Rent is far below the national average, with the typical weekly rent being only $200.

Cars are essential, as 63.7% of people drive to work and 0.0% use public transport. Very few people work from home, at just 9.6%.

The community is relatively stable, with 33.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals are also low at 3.8%.

Only 37.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. Those who are employed often work in health care, social assistance, or agriculture.

The town is somewhat walkable, with a score of 5.5. While residents are far more likely to be within a 15-minute walk of health services and groceries than the state average, public transport access is very low.