Blaxlands Creek

The community is far older than the state average, with seniors aged 65 and over making up 27.4% of the population. First Nations people make up 12.4% of the residents, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.0% were born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home for 92.9% of residents. This means 0.0% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

A large proportion of the community has no religion at 45.1%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 43.4%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 40.4% of residents completing Year 12, far below the state average of 58.9%. There are no schools within 3 km.

Typical personal income is $488 a week, which is far below the national figure of $805. While 27.3% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, the typical family income of $1,593 is well below the state average.

Health challenges are common here, with 35.4% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are reported by 19.5% of residents, a figure far above the national average of 8.8%.

The area has a high rate of unpaid care, with 26.5% of people providing care, far above the state average of 11.5%. Volunteers make up 17.3% of the community, which is well above the national figure.

There are 14 First Nations people in the area, whose typical age is 28, noticeably older than the national First Nations average of 24. Typical personal income for this group is $450, which is a little below the national figure.

Homes tend to be larger here, with 2.8 people per household. One-parent families make up 25.0% of households, which is far above the national average of 14.1%.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 60.6% are owned outright, far above the state average of 31.5%. Renting is uncommon, at just 12.1%.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute. Every household owns at least one motor vehicle, and 51.5% have two.

The population is relatively stable, with only 27.1% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Unemployment is high at 11.3%, which is well above the national average of 5.1%. Only 54.1% of adults are working or looking for work, lower than most similar areas.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk for any residents.