Caragabal

The area is notably young, with children under 15 making up 21.3% of the population, which is well above the national average. First Nations people also make up a larger share of the community at 5.7% compared to the state and national figures.

Almost everyone here was born in Australia, with only 1.7% born overseas—a figure far below the national average. Most residents identify with Australian, English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the only language spoken at home, with no one using another language or reporting little to no English. This is far below the state and national averages for language diversity.

About 48.9% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 33.9% of the community, which is about the same as the New South Wales figure.

Education levels are lower than the national average, with only 34.1% of residents completing Year 12. Qualifications are often linked to the local landscape, with the highest fields of study being agriculture and environment.

Typical weekly household incomes are well below the national figure at $1,286. Only 8.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much lower than in most other areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.8% of residents. However, mental health conditions are reported at a much lower rate than the national average.

Volunteering is very common, with 29.0% of people pitching in—far above the national figure. Unpaid care for children is also much higher than in most other areas.

There are 10 First Nations people in the area. On average, they are far older than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 32.

The community is split between couples with children and people living alone, who make up 34.5% of households—well above the national average.

Housing is overwhelmingly stable, with 63.8% of homes owned outright and no renters at all. Almost all residents live in separate houses, and mortgage payments are among the lowest in the region.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute. However, 31.0% of people work from home, which is well above the national average.

Residents are very settled, with only 12.7% moving house in the last five years—a rate far below the state and national averages.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 45.2% of the workforce. While full-time employment is lower than the national average, the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with no public transport stops and no health services within a 15-minute walk. While groceries and schools are reachable for many, the overall walkability score is far below the state average.