Blandford

The community is much older than the state average, with 28.8% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 8.3%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.3% were born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. Those with listed ancestry are predominantly Australian, English, or Irish.

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

Christianity is the most common faith at 56.1%. Those reporting no religion make up 28.3%, which is well below the New South Wales figure of 33.2%.

The local workforce has a diverse range of qualifications, though only 40.8% completed Year 12, which is far below the national average of 58.8%. About 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical personal weekly income is $846, which is about the same as the national figure. However, typical household income is $1,449, well below the New South Wales average of $1,829.

Mental health conditions are much lower here than in most areas, at 4.9%. Long-term health conditions, such as arthritis at 14.6%, affect 28.3% of the population.

Volunteering is very common here, with 25.7% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

First Nations residents are older than average, with a typical age of 51. Their typical personal income of $1,062 is far above the national figure of $540.

The area has a high proportion of people living alone at 31.4%. Homes are typically small, with only 2.0 people per home, well below the national average of 2.5.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 44.2% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Rent is also much lower than typical, with a typical weekly cost of $200.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with 0.0% of people using public transport to commute. Every household owns at least one motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with only 26.7% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is higher than the state average at 63.0%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, fishing or mining.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3. There are no grocery stores, health services, or parks within a 15-minute walk.