Bucca Wauka

A significant 10% of the population identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. The community is far older than the state average, with 35% of residents aged 65 and over.

The area is predominantly Australian born, with 92.5% born here and only 7.5% 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 spoken at home, with 0% of people using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 40% of residents have no religion, which is a little above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 63.7%.

A typical resident's highest school year is Year 10, and only 33.8% completed Year 12, which is far below the state average of 58.9%. However, 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical household earning $1,125 a week, far below the state figure of $1,829. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 35% of the population. Asthma and arthritis are the most frequently reported conditions.

Volunteer rates are a little above the national figure at 16.7%. Unpaid care for others is also more common than usual at 13.9%, while very few people care for children.

There are 8 First Nations people in the area. The typical First Nations resident is 46, which is far older than the state figure of 23.

Homes are smaller than average, with typically 2.1 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the lack of children in the area.

Housing is almost exclusively separate houses, and 66.7% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31%. Most homes are large, with 88.9% having three or more bedrooms.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with every home owning at least one vehicle and no one using public transport to get to work. About 31.4% of workers work from home.

The population is quite mobile, with 40.5% of residents having moved in the last five years, which is about the same as the national average.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the main industry, employing 42.9% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, though fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average.

This is a car-dependent area with no amenities, parks, or shops within a 15-minute walk. The terrain is steeper than the state average, with a mean slope of 10.6%.