Carrathool

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the state and national averages. It is a family-oriented community where 19.1% of people are in de facto relationships, which is well above the national figure.

About 80% of people were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents than the rest of the state. Those with overseas heritage are predominantly of English, Irish, or Scottish descent.

English is the primary language for 86.5% of the community. While a higher proportion of people use another language at home compared to similar areas, this is still far below the New South Wales average.

More than half of the population identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 35%, which is a little above the state average but well below the national figure.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 9.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average, with many residents holding Certificate III or IV qualifications.

Typical weekly household income is $1,531, which is a little below the state and national figures. Very few households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure that is far below the national average.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 30% of residents, which is well above the state average. However, the rate of mental health conditions is much lower than in most similar areas.

Participation in unpaid housework is well below the national figure, though 15.7% of people volunteer, which is a little above the state average. About 26.5% of residents provide unpaid care for children.

There are 9 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group has a typical age of 39, which is far older than the state and national figures.

Families with children make up 56.3% of households, and homes tend to be larger than usual, with an average of 2.6 people per home.

Every home here is a separate house, and 80.6% have three or more bedrooms. Rent is much lower than the national average at $180 a week, and 38.9% of homes are owned outright.

Driving is the primary way to get to work, with 63.8% of people commuting by car. While there are some bus stops available, no one uses public transport to commute.

The area has seen a significant influx of new arrivals from overseas, with 52.2% of recent arrivals coming from abroad, a figure far above the national average.

The community is highly active in the workforce, with 69.9% of adults working or looking for work. Full-time employment is far above the national average, driven largely by managers and labourers in the agricultural sector.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.0. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.