Buddabadah

The community is far older than the national figure, with 32.5% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 10.0% of the population, which is well below the New South Wales average of 18.2%.

The population is almost entirely Australian-born, with 92.5% born here and no residents born overseas. Most people identify with Australian, English, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home by 95.0% of residents. No one in the area uses another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

Christianity is the main faith here, held by 72.5% of residents. Those with no religion make up 25.0% of the community, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

The area has a higher proportion of qualified adults than most similar places, with 21.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have qualifications in agriculture, health, or management.

Typical personal incomes are well above the national figure, with the usual weekly pay being $1,100. This wealth is reflected in the 24.2% of people who earn $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than in the rest of the state, affecting 45.0% of people. Arthritis and asthma are the most reported issues, though no one requires help with daily activities.

Residents are highly active in their community, with 48.5% volunteering, which is far above the national average. Many also provide unpaid care, with 21.2% of people assisting others.

The First Nations population is very small. The typical age of First Nations residents is 56, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 65.6% being couples without children. This helps explain why there are so few children in the area and no one-parent families.

Rent is very low here, with the typical weekly rent at $100, which is far below the national figure of $375. Homes are generally spacious, with fewer people per bedroom than in most areas.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. About 22.2% of workers operate from home.

The population is relatively stable, as 33.3% of residents moved house in the last five years, which is well below the New South Wales average of 39.9%.

Employment is very high, with 90.9% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

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