Byng

Residents are far older than the national figure, with 30.8% aged 65 and over. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 7.7% of the population, which is far below the New South Wales average of 18.2%.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 94.2% born here. Only 5.8% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the only language used at home by 100% of the population. This means there are no residents who speak a language other than English, which is far below the state and national figures.

Christianity is the most common faith at 65.4%. Those reporting no religion make up 36.5% of the community, which is well above the New South Wales figure.

The area is highly qualified, with 34.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure of 26.3%. Many of these qualifications are in management, commerce, and agriculture.

Typical personal weekly income is $985, which is a little above the national figure. While typical family and household incomes are also higher than usual, only 14.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 40.4% of people, far above the national average. Mental health conditions are also reported at a rate well above the state and national figures.

Community spirit is high, with 38.8% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average. However, very few people provide unpaid care or look after children.

First Nations people make up 5.8% of the population, which is a little above the national figure. This group sees much higher typical personal and household incomes than the state or national averages.

Most homes are occupied by couples without children (62.2%). Only 14.3% of people live alone, and there are no one-parent families in the area.

Every home in Byng is a separate house, and 100% have three or more bedrooms. A huge 61.9% of these homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle. A third of those who work do so from home, while no one uses public transport to commute.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 50% of residents having moved in the last five years, which is far above the national figure.

Employment rates are very strong, with 83.3% of people working full-time, far above the national average. The local workforce is mostly employed in public administration, safety, and agriculture.

Byng is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no schools, grocery stores, or health services within a 15-minute walk.