Blackmans Flat

The typical resident is 38, making the area much younger than most similar places. Children under 15 make up 22.7% of the population, which is well above the New South Wales average of 18.2%.

About 22.7% of people were born overseas, a figure much higher than most similar areas, though it is well below the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of residents using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large majority of residents identify as having no religion, at 59.1%. This is far above both the New South Wales and national figures.

The area has one primary school, which is a Catholic establishment. Both the average school size and the school advantage score are much lower than most similar areas.

Typical household incomes are $2,250 weekly, which is well above the national figure. However, typical personal weekly income is $537, which is well below the state and national averages.

The community is in very good health, with 0.0% of people reporting a long-term health condition or needing help with daily activities. This is far below the national average of 27.7%.

Service in the Defence Force is very common here, with 15.0% of residents having served, a figure far above the national average of 2.8%.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is lower than most similar areas.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.8 people per home, well above the national average of 2.5. This is consistent with the high number of children, and one-parent families make up 20.0% of households.

Crowding is higher than usual, with 1.2 people per bedroom. Typical monthly home-loan payments are $2,167, which is a little above the national figure.

The area is very remote, with a 197-minute drive to the city. While there is one bus stop, the walk to reach it takes 76 minutes, among the highest for its level.

The population is quite mobile, with 50.0% of residents having moved into the area in the last five years, far above the state average.

The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 0%, ahead of Mining (0%).

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.5. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.