Cobar Park

The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 48. It is also very young, as children under 15 make up 44.4% of the population, which is far above the national average of 18.2%.

The area is almost entirely Australian-born, with 0.0% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

While 16.7% of residents use a language other than English at home, this is still well below the national figure of 22.3%. No one in the area reported speaking little or no English.

About 38.9% of residents have no religion, which is about the same as the national average. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 69.4%.

Education levels are much lower than in other similar areas, with only 22.6% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%. Only 16.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of $774, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Health needs are very high here; 50% of people have a long-term health condition and 22.2% need help with daily activities, both of which are far above national figures.

Providing unpaid care is very common, with 29.0% of people doing so, far above the national figure of 11.9%. This is consistent with the high number of residents needing daily help.

First Nations people make up a large part of the community, and this group is very young, with a typical age of just 9. Their typical personal income of $350 is well below the national figure.

Families with children are common, making up 60.6% of households. The typical home has 2.4 people, which is about the same as the national figure.

Housing costs are much lower than in most areas, with a typical weekly rent of $157 and a typical monthly home loan payment of $975, both far below national averages.

The area is very isolated, with no public transport stops or routes available. It takes nearly four hours to drive to the city.

The population is very stable, with only 14.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Job activity is among the lowest at this level, with only 32.3% of adults working or looking for work, far below the national figure of 61.1%.

While most homes are within a short walk of a park, no one can walk to groceries or a school within 15 minutes. This results in a walkability score that is well below the state average.