Carcalgong

The typical resident is 56, which is far older than the New South Wales figure of 39. There are no children under 15 or people aged 65 and over, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.7% of the population, well above the national figure.

Most people were born in Australia, and English is the most common ancestry at 60%. People born overseas make up 13.3% of the community, which is far below the New South Wales figure.

English is the main language for 91.1% of residents. While 6.7% use another language at home—a higher rate than most similar areas—this is still far below the state and national figures.

Christianity is the most common religion at 68.9%. People with no religion make up 33.3%, which is about the same as the New South Wales figure.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 34.9% finished Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are very low, with a typical household earning $850 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, and 83.7% of people earn under $650 weekly.

Health challenges are common here; 24.4% of people have a mental health condition, which is far above the national figure. Additionally, 20% need help with daily activities, among the highest for its level.

Unpaid care is common, with 20.9% of people providing support, well above the national figure. However, only 7% of residents volunteer, which is well below the figures for New South Wales and Australia.

There are three First Nations people in the community. The typical personal income for First Nations residents is $949, which is far above the national figure of $540, and the typical age is much higher than most areas at 46.

Living arrangements are varied, with 40.7% of people living alone and 30.8% in one-parent families, both far above national averages. Homes are typically small, with just 1.9 people per household.

Every home is a separate house, and 40.7% are owned outright, which is well above the national figure. No one in the community rents their home.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, as every home has at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes available.

The population is very stable, with only 13.3% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

About 58.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is about the same as the state average. However, the unemployment rate is 12%, well above the national figure of 5.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.