Browns Mountain

This is an older community where 30% of people are seniors, far above the national figure of 17.2%. There are no children under 15 living here, which is far below the New South Wales average.

People born overseas make up 50% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Irish, and Scottish.

Everyone in the area speaks English at home, meaning the proportion of people using another language is far below the state average.

A far higher proportion of residents have no religion (60%) compared to the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is highly qualified, with 42.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the national average of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,249, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, 14.3% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a little above the national average.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than elsewhere, affecting 40% of residents, though no one requires help with daily activities.

Residents are very active in their community, with 28.6% volunteering and 19% providing unpaid care, both of which are far above national figures.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here.

Homes are small, with a typical 1.8 people per home, which is well below the national figure of 2.5.

Housing costs are much lower than average, with typical weekly rents at $165 and typical monthly home-loan payments at $867.

The area is remote, with a long 124-minute drive to the city and no public transport stops available.

The population is very stable, with only 15% of people having moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 33.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.