Collingullie

Families are a major part of the community, with children under 15 making up 20.9%, which is much higher than most areas. The typical resident is 41, making the population a little older than the New South Wales average.

The area is very homogenous, with 76.7% of people born in Australia. Only 4.3% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the primary language here, with 81.4% using it at home. Only 2.3% of people use another language, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with 59.7% identifying as Christian. Only 20.5% of residents report no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 9.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical personal weekly income is $877, which is a little above the national figure of $805. Typical household income is $1,800, which is about the same as the national average.

No residents report needing help with daily activities, which is well below the state and national figures. About 28.7% of people have a long-term health condition, which is around the middle for its level.

Community participation is steady, with 14.1% of people volunteering, about the same as the national figure. About 26.8% of people care for children unpaid, which is a little above the state average.

First Nations residents are very young, with a typical age of just 14, far younger than the national figure of 24. Their typical personal income is $900, which is far above the national figure of $540.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 63.7% of households are couples with children.

Housing is dominated by large detached homes, with 94.6% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, as 44.6% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, with every single home owning at least one vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the area.

The population is relatively settled, with only 26% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is high at 62.7%, which is well above the national average. The workforce is diverse, with 21.2% in agriculture, forestry and fishing, and 12.7% in education and training.

Collingullie is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.0. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, health service, or public transport.