Carwoola

The population is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with 15.6% aged 65 and over. It is a larger area than about 78% of similar places, with a typical resident aged 44.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the national figure. English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common besides Australian.

English is the main language for 88.7% of residents. While more people use another language at home compared to similar areas, this is still far below the New South Wales and national figures.

About 39.1% of people have no religion, which is well above the state average and about the same as the national figure. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 51.7%.

This is a highly qualified community where 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also well above the national figure at 66.2%.

Incomes are among the highest for this level, with a typical family earning $3,211 a week. This is well above the national figure, and 24.5% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly.

About 29.1% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is lower than in most areas.

Local residents are very active in their community, with 21.0% volunteering and 16.5% providing unpaid care. There is also a notably high proportion of people who served in the Defence Force.

First Nations residents in Carwoola have an unemployment rate of 0.0%, which is far below the national figure. Their median personal income of $1,312 is also much higher than in most similar areas.

Families are larger than usual here, with 3.0 people per home. This is consistent with a high number of couples with children and a very low percentage of people living alone.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 91.9% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon here, and 42.7% of homes are owned outright.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 23.1% owning four or more.

Residents tend to be long-term locals, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals are also very few.

Working or looking for work is more common here than in most areas, and the unemployment rate is a little below the national figure. Many residents work in public administration, safety, or construction.

The area is strictly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any residents.