Burra

The typical resident is 46, which is far older than the Australian average of 38. While the proportion of children under 15 is about the same as the state average, the community is mostly made up of older adults aged 45 to 64.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 10.1% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the dominant language, with 91% of people using it at home. This means far fewer people use another language here compared to the rest of New South Wales.

A little more than half the population identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 41.4%, which is well above the state figure.

The community is highly qualified, with 32.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national average, and 67.3% of residents completed Year 12.

Incomes are among the highest in the region, with typical weekly household earnings of $2,892, far above the national figure. A quarter of all people earn $2,000 or more each week.

Mental health conditions are reported by 10.1% of residents, which is a little above the national average. However, those needing help with daily activities are fewer than in most other areas.

Many residents are active in their community, with 19.8% volunteering and a very high proportion of former Defence Force members compared to the state.

There are 22 First Nations people in the area, who are noticeably younger than the state average. Their typical personal income is far above the national figure.

Homes are typically larger than average, with 2.7 people per household. There are far fewer people living alone here compared to the national average, and one-parent families are much less common.

Every single home in Burra is a separate detached house, and 92.2% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, with only 3.7% of households renting their home.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of residents commute by public transport. Most homes own multiple vehicles, with 44.4% having two and 28.5% having three.

The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Employment levels are very high, with 69.3% of adults working or looking for work. Public administration and safety is the most common industry, and nearly a quarter of workers are managers.

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