Burrier

The area has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most regions, at 7.1%. While the typical resident is 39, there are far fewer seniors here than the national figure, and many more people live in de facto relationships.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far less common here than across New South Wales. English, Irish, and Scottish are the most frequent ancestral backgrounds after Australian.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the state and national figures for linguistic diversity.

About 42.9% of people report no religion, a figure that is well above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 38.6%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than typical for the state, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many adults finished school at Year 10, and there are no schools within 3 km.

Typical household income is $1,958 a week, which is a little above the national figure. However, typical personal weekly incomes are a little below the state and national averages.

While no residents need help with daily activities, there is a much higher rate of mental health conditions compared to most areas. Around 25.7% of people have a long-term health condition.

Residents spend a lot of time on unpaid work, with 30.9% doing over 15 hours of housework a week. This is far above the national figure, alongside a higher rate of people caring for children unpaid.

There are five First Nations people in the community who are noticeably younger than the state average. Their household income is far above the national figure.

Homes in Burrier are large, with 3.3 people per home, which is well above the national figure. The majority of families are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families.

Typical weekly rent is $200, which is far below the state and national figures. However, typical monthly home-loan payments are $2,000.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 85.3% of workers driving to work and no public transport stops available. The drive time to the city is very long at 132 minutes.

The community has seen high turnover, with 46.3% of people moving into the area in the last five years, which is well above the national trend.

Full-time employment is higher than most areas at 61.8%, and there is currently no unemployment. People work across a variety of fields, including mining and professional services.

The area has no walkable amenities, schools, or shops, resulting in a car-dependent score of 0.0. This is compounded by a steep average terrain slope of 19.1%.