Burcher

The typical resident is 46, making the area far older than the national average. Around 15.9% of the population are children under 15, which is a little below the state and national figures.

Burcher is very homogeneous, with 84.1% of people born in Australia and only 3.7% born overseas, a figure far below the national average.

English is the primary language for 80.5% of residents. Only 3.7% use another language at home, which is far below the New South Wales and national figures.

The community has a high level of religious affiliation, with 64.6% identifying as Christian. This means the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most similar areas, with only 6.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 35.8% completing Year 12.

Incomes are well below the national average, with a typical household earning $1,312 a week. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure far below the state average.

While long-term health conditions are a little more common than the national average at 30.5%, no residents reported needing help with daily activities.

Burcher is a highly active community where 31.8% of people volunteer, a figure far above the national average. Unpaid care and housework are also more common here than in most areas.

There are three First Nations people in the community. The typical First Nations person is far younger than the state average at just 9 years old, though their personal income is well above the state figure.

Families with children make up 51.7% of households. People living alone are less common here than in the rest of the state, at 20.6%.

Every home in Burcher is a separate house, and 41.2% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Rent is very low, with a typical weekly payment of $110.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one motor vehicle and no one commuting via public transport.

The population is very stable, with only 22.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 52.4% of the workforce. While full-time employment is well above the national average, the unemployment rate is also much higher at 8.9%.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.1. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or health services.