Canowindra

The typical resident is 48, making the area far older than both the state and national averages. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 27.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

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

English is the primary language for 86.6% of the community. Only 2.9% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the state and national averages.

Christianity is the most common faith at 62.2%. Those with no religion make up 24.9% of the population, which is far below the national figure.

Only 35.0% of residents completed Year 12, a figure far below the national average. Bachelor degrees are also less common here, with 12.4% of adults holding one or more.

Typical weekly household income is $1,099, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 10.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.9% of people. This is consistent with the older population, as 7.4% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is high, with 20.5% of people pitching in, well above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children is lower than the state average.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.0% of the community. This group is notably younger than the general population, and 15.3% speak a First Nations language, which is far above the state average.

People are more likely to live alone here than in most areas, with 30.6% of households consisting of one person. Typical homes are smaller, with 2.3 people per house.

Housing is dominated by detached houses, and 45.5% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Rent is much lower than average, typically costing $220 per week.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 60.9% of workers driving to work and 0% using public transport. Very few homes lack a motor vehicle.

Movement into the area is lower than the state average, with 31.3% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 12.3% of the population.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 25.2% of the workforce. The proportion of adults working or looking for work is well below the national figure.

The town is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Only 48.2% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of basic amenities.