Combaning

Children under 15 make up 30% of the population, which is far above the state and national figures. The typical resident is 39, and the area has a much lower proportion of seniors than most similar places.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 4% born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the primary language for 88% of the population. While 5% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in similar areas, there are no residents who speak little or no English.

Christianity is the dominant faith here, with 68% of residents identifying as such. The proportion of people with no religion is 23%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 12.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Qualifications are heavily weighted toward agriculture and the environment, making up 31.4% of degrees.

Typical personal and household incomes are a little above the state and national figures, though no households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 35% of people. Mental health conditions are also well above the national average at 13%.

Volunteering is very high at 37.8%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. This community focus is also seen in the 41.9% of people who provide unpaid care for children.

The First Nations population is very small, and the typical age of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is just 13, far younger than the state average of 23.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. Families with children are common, and only 13.8% of people live alone, which is far below the national figure.

Every home in Combaning is a separate house, and 86.2% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is non-existent here, as 44.8% of homes are owned outright.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, with every home owning at least one vehicle. Working from home is very common at 45.8%, far above the national figure of 21%.

The population is very stable, with only 19.1% of people moving in the last five years, far below the state average of 39.9%.

Employment is strong, with 79.7% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Over half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.