Blayney

The area has a strong First Nations presence at 7.2%, which is well above the national figure. It is a relatively young community, with a typical resident aged 38 and a higher-than-usual share of children under 15.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 5.4% born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the primary language for almost everyone here, with only 1.7% of people using another language at home, far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common faith, shared by 61% of the population. About 32.4% of residents report having no religion, which is about the same as the state average.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 10.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 36% completing Year 12, both far below national figures.

Typical weekly household income is $1,383, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 12.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the state average.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 35.1% of people living with a long-term health condition and 7.3% needing help with daily activities.

Community support is strong, as a higher-than-average 13.8% of people provide unpaid care and 27.8% are caring for children unpaid.

The First Nations community is relatively large and notably young, with a typical age of 18. However, it faces significant challenges, including a much higher unemployment rate of 18.1%.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, at 17.1%. People living alone also make up a higher share of the community than is typical for the state.

Most residents live in separate houses, with 92.6% of homes being detached. While typical rents are well below the national figure, 30.9% of households rent, which is higher than in similar areas.

Cars are essential for the 70% of workers who drive to work, while only 0.3% use public transport. Working from home is far less common here than across Australia.

The area has seen significant movement, with 39.9% of people moving in the last five years. In contrast, recent arrivals from overseas are few, at 4.8%.

Full-time work is more common here than in most areas, with a strong presence in health care, retail, and manufacturing. However, the unemployment rate is a little above the national average.

The area is somewhat walkable, with most homes within 15 minutes of a park or grocery store. However, it is far below the state average for homes within a 15-minute-city walkshed.