Burra

The typical resident is 50, making the area far older than the New South Wales average. Seniors make up 29.8% of the population, while children under 15 account for only 10.6%, which is much lower than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 6.4% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the only language used at home by all residents. This means the area has no one using another language at home, which is far below the state and national averages.

Over half of the community is Christian, while 38.3% report no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is about the same as the national figure.

Educational qualifications are lower than most areas, with only 11.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average, and only 35.7% of residents completed Year 12.

Typical personal weekly income is $974, which is a little above the national figure. Household incomes are also a little above the state and national averages.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 38.3% of people. However, no residents report needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very high, with 38.1% of people participating, which is far above the national average. Conversely, rates of unpaid childcare and housework are well below the state figures.

The First Nations population is very small. Those who identify as such have a typical personal income of $1,375, which is far above the national figure.

The community is mostly made up of couples, with 54.5% being couples without children. One-parent families make up 9.1% of households, which is well below the national average.

Renting is very affordable here, with a typical weekly rent of $180, which is far below the national figure. The typical monthly home-loan payment is $1,733.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 60% of workers drive to work, while 24% work from home.

The population is very stable, with only 22.2% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national average of 40.7%.

The local economy is driven by agriculture, forestry and fishing, which employs 40% of the workforce. Unemployment is non-existent at 0.0%, and 60% of people work full-time.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.