Blackbutt

The typical resident is 43, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. About 19.3% of the population are seniors aged 65 and over, a little above the state average.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries, and 23.5% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Around 21.3% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than most similar areas, though this is still well below the New South Wales average.

Religious affiliation is more common here than elsewhere, with 60.3% of people identifying as Christian and a much lower share of people reporting no religion compared to most areas.

Education levels are far below the national average, with only 15.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 45.7% completing Year 12.

Weekly household incomes are around the middle for this level, with a typical income of $1,604, though 23.2% of homes earn $3,000 or more a week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 33.8% of people living with a long-term health condition and 7.1% needing help with daily activities.

Providing unpaid care is much more common here than in most areas, though the rate of volunteering is among the lowest for its level.

The First Nations community is larger than in 89% of similar areas, with a very young typical age of 19 and a notable 8.2% who speak a First Nations language.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per dwelling, and a high 57.3% of households consisting of couples with children.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 85.1% having three or more bedrooms and 40.6% owned outright, which is well above the state average.

Most people rely on cars, with 54.5% driving to work, though 97.6% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.

The community is relatively stable, as the 31% of people who moved in the last five years is well below the national figure.

Full-time employment is much lower than in most similar areas at 52.4%, with many residents working in health care, retail, or construction.

While almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park or school, access to health services is far below the state average.