Congarinni

The area is far older than the national figure, with 29.3% of people aged 65 and over. This trend is reflected in the family makeup, as the typical resident is 53 and the proportion of children under 15 is a little below the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than in the rest of the state. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for over half the population each.

English is the primary language here, with 95.3% of people using it at home. This is far below the national figure for language diversity, and almost no one in the community speaks little or no English.

Nearly 60% of residents identify as Christian, and those with no religion are a little below the New South Wales average at 30.7%.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 11.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the state average, and far fewer people have completed Year 12 compared to the national figure.

Incomes are well below the national figure across the board, with a typical household earning $1,125 a week. The number of households earning $3,000 or more weekly is far below the state average.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 36.7% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the state average, and arthritis is the most reported condition.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, as the number of people providing unpaid care and those doing heavy housework are both far above the national figure.

There are 9 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 38.

Homes tend to be larger than average, with 2.6 people per household. Families with children make up nearly half of all households, while far fewer people live alone compared to the state average.

Housing is dominated by large detached homes, with 100% of dwellings being separate houses and 92.6% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, with 60.7% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport routes or stops available. Two vehicles are found in half of all homes, and 66.7% of workers commute by driving.

Migration is moderate, with 33.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 12.5% of the population.

The local workforce is primarily employed in construction, health, and agriculture, though the unemployment rate is well above the national figure at 7.9%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of zero. There are no grocery stores, health services, or parks within a 15-minute walk for any resident.