Bingleburra

The typical resident is 58, making the area far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 25.0% of the population, which is well above the national average, while no children under 15 live here.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no one born overseas. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the only language used at home by 94.4% of residents, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

A large proportion of the community—44.4%—report having no religion, which is far above the New South Wales figure of 33.2%.

Education levels are much lower than the national average, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher and typical school completion at Year 10.

Incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical weekly personal income of $450, which is far below the national figure of $805.

Health challenges are common here; 38.9% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%.

Civic participation is very high, with 48.3% of people volunteering, far above the national average of 14.1%. This is alongside a high number of people who have served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people make up 11.1% of the population, well above the national average. The typical First Nations resident here is 41, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 57.7% having children and 42.3% without. There are no one-parent families in the area.

Rent is a little above the national average at $450 a week, though typical monthly home-loan payments are far below the state average.

Bingleburra is very remote, with a 150-minute drive to the city and no public transport stops or routes available.

The population is very stable, as only 8.8% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Fewer people are working or looking for work here, at 41.4%, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk and a steep average terrain slope of 14.1%.