Capertee

The community is significantly older than the state and national average, with 30% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 7.7%, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 16.2% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Irish.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 2.3% of people using another language at home. This is far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

Christianity is the main religious affiliation at 58.5%. Those reporting no religion make up 27.7%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 25.9% of residents completing Year 12. Only 11.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Incomes are very low, with the typical household earning $833 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, as 38.5% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%, and 9.2% of residents need help with daily activities.

Participation is mixed, with 14.5% of people volunteering and a higher than usual 4.2% who have served in the Defence Force. Unpaid care for children is much lower than in most areas.

First Nations people make up 8.5% of the population, well above the national average. The typical First Nations resident is 43, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Living arrangements are unique, as 46.6% of people live alone, far above the national figure of 25.6%. Consequently, the number of people per home is very low at 1.8.

Housing is mostly secure, with 67.2% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Most are separate houses, and typical weekly rent is very low at $195.

The area is highly car-dependent, with every home owning at least one motor vehicle. Public transport is rarely used for commuting, and it takes over three hours to drive to the city.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.7% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Employment is low, with only 46.2% of adults working or looking for work. However, the unemployment rate is 0.0%, and common industries include health care and construction.

Capertee is very car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.5. No residents live within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.