Binnaway

The population is much older than most areas, with 31.8% of residents aged 65 and over. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 7.4% of the community, which is well above the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 6.1% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 1.5% of people using another language at home. This is far below the state and national figures.

About half of the community identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 33.4%, which is about the same as the New South Wales figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 27.8% of people completing Year 12. Only 6.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national average.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with the typical household earning $782 a week. Just 5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the state figure.

Health challenges are common here, with 35.4% of people living with a long-term condition and 8.1% needing help with daily activities. Both figures are much higher than most areas.

Residents are very active in their community, with a volunteer rate of 22.4% that is well above the national figure. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members than usual.

There are 49 First Nations people in the area, and the typical age is 35, far older than the state average. Median personal income for this group is a little below the national figure at $442.

People are more likely to live alone here than in most areas, with 38.6% of households consisting of one person. Consequently, the typical home has only 2.0 people, well below the national average.

Housing is mostly detached houses, and 52.1% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Rent is also very low, with a typical weekly cost of $150.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, and almost no one commutes by public transport. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and 37% have two.

The population is very stable, with only 22.9% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries for 31.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 9.4%, which is among the highest at this level.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.7. Only about half of the homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or grocery store.