Brimbin

The community is much older than most areas, with 30.7% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 5.3%, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia (81.3%), though 10.7% were born overseas. Those with overseas roots most commonly identify as English, Australian, or German.

English is the primary language for 88.0% of the community. Only 4.0% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.

A high proportion of people here have no religion at 44.0%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. The remaining population is primarily Christian.

The area is well-qualified, with 31.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure of 26.3%. Many of these qualifications are in health, architecture, and engineering.

Incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $933. This is far below the New South Wales figure of $1,829.

While 33.3% of people live with a long-term health condition—well above the state average—no one in the community requires help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is common here, as 19.0% of people provide unpaid care, which is much higher than most areas. Volunteers also make up 17.2% of the population.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, with no residents identifying as such in the latest census.

Families with children make up 54.5% of households, while 24.1% of people live alone. Most homes house between two and three people.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 100% of all homes. A huge 58.6% of these are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. There is no public transport available in the area.

The population is relatively stable, with 33.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working life is active here, with 65.5% of adults working or looking for work. Many employees work in education, health care, or construction.

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