Candelo

The typical resident is 46, making the area far older than the Australian average. It is a community where 19.5% of people are seniors, and those in de facto relationships are well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than in the rest of the state. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

English is the dominant language here, with only 1.9% of people using another tongue at home. This is far below the national figure, and there are virtually no residents who speak little or no English.

A large portion of the community reports no religion, at 45.5%. This is well above the national figure, though Christianity remains the next most common affiliation at 37.6%.

While 20.6% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the state average. Completion of Year 12 is also far below the national figure, sitting at 48.1%.

Incomes are generally low, with the typical household earning $1,256 a week, which is well below the national figure. Only 7.6% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a figure far below that of most other areas.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 36.2% of people. Mental health conditions are also well above the state average at 12.7%.

Volunteering is very high, with 24.8% of people helping out, which is far above the national figure. More people also provide unpaid care or do significant housework compared to most other areas.

First Nations people make up a small part of the population, but they are often younger than the general community. A huge 24% speak a First Nations language, which is far above the state and national figures.

Around 27.5% of people live alone, which is a little above the national average. Most homes are occupied by couples, with about half having children.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 46% are owned outright, far above the national figure. This helps keep costs down, as typical weekly rents of $250 and monthly mortgage payments of $1,200 are well below the state average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Every single home has at least one motor vehicle, and 63.8% of workers drive to their jobs.

The population is relatively stable, with only 27.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far below the national average.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average, and full-time employment is much lower than in most areas. Common industries include health care, construction, and agriculture.

The town is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score and a steep average terrain. While some residents can walk to parks or groceries, no one is within a 15-minute walk of health services.