Cobargo

The typical resident is 56, making the area far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 27.4% of the population, which is well above the Australian average of 17.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia (80.7%), and those born overseas make up 12.1% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 91.4% of the community. Only 2.6% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

Over half of the population (50.7%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 39.9%.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with 42.1% of residents completing Year 12 compared to 58.9% in New South Wales. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 15.4% of adults.

Incomes are much lower than most areas; the typical weekly household earns $967, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 7.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are well above the national average at 36.6%, with arthritis and mental health being the most common. About 6.4% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common here, with 27.3% of people volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also provide unpaid care or do significant housework.

First Nations people make up 6.5% of the population, well above the national average of 3.2%. This group has a typical personal income of $407, which is well below the national figure.

Many residents live alone (30.2%), and there are fewer people per home (2.3) than the national average of 2.5. Couples without children are the most common household type.

Home ownership is very high, with 53.8% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Most homes are separate houses, and typical weekly rents are well below the national average.

Cars are the primary way to get to work for 50.6% of residents, as no one commutes by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 39% owning two.

Movement into the area is around the middle for similar places, with 32.7% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Only 49.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%. Jobs are spread across health care, agriculture, and retail.

The area is somewhat walkable with a score of 4.4, though it is well below the New South Wales average. Many homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services and groceries.