Carool

The community is far older than the state and national figures, with 24% of people aged 65 and over. This is reflected in the small number of children, as those under 15 make up only 9.8% of the population, which is well below the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and English is the most common ancestry at 41.2%. Only 9.8% of people were born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales average.

English is the primary language here, with 74% of people using it only. Very few people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

Christianity is the most common religion at 36.3%, while 35.8% of residents report no religion. This share of people with no religion is a little above the state figure but well below the national average.

Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with only 16.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 40.9% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Typical incomes are well below the state and national averages, with the typical personal weekly income being $612. Those earning $2,000 or more a week make up 7% of the population.

Residents are slightly healthier than the national average, with fewer people needing help with daily activities and a lower rate of long-term health conditions at 24%.

While 14.6% of people provide unpaid care—a higher rate than most areas—volunteer rates are much lower than the state and national averages at 9.2%.

There are 12 First Nations people in Carool, and this group is noticeably younger than the state and national average with a typical age of 17. However, their typical personal income of $325 is far below the national figure.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 21.5% of households. About 22% of people live alone.

Every single home in Carool is a separate house. Ownership is high, with 40.7% of homes owned outright, which is well above the national average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops and 0% of people commute using public transport. Most homes have two vehicles.

The population is very stable, with only 26.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, and the unemployment rate of 6.9% is a little above the national figure. Many residents work in health care or the hospitality sector.

With a walkability score of 0 and a steep average slope of 20.1%, the area is completely car-dependent. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.