Copeton

The community is noticeably older than the national average, with 28.1% of people aged 65 and over. While children under 15 make up 15.8% of the population, there are no people in de facto relationships recorded here.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. Those who identified their ancestry listed Australian (40.4%), English (35.1%), and Irish (12.3%) as their primary roots.

English is the only language spoken at home. No residents reported using another language or having difficulty speaking English, which is far below the New South Wales average.

About 43.9% of residents identify as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 24.6%, which is far below the national figure.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor's degree. Only 28.9% of people completed Year 12, far below the state average of 58.9%.

Typical weekly family income is $1,333, which is far below the New South Wales figure. However, the typical personal income of $850 is about the same as the national average.

The population is remarkably healthy, with no one needing help with daily activities. Only 15.8% of residents have a long-term health condition, far below the national average of 27.7%.

Community participation is low, with only 6.1% of people volunteering. This is well below the national figure of 14.1%.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here. The one First Nations person recorded has a typical personal income of $1,375, far above the national average.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home. One-parent families make up 17.9% of households, which is well above the national average.

Housing costs are much lower than in most areas, with typical weekly rents at $176 and monthly home-loan payments at $650. People per bedroom is slightly above the national average at 0.90.

The area has no public transport routes or stops, meaning residents rely entirely on private vehicles.

The population is relatively stable, though 31.4% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure.

Job activity is very low, with only 26.5% of adults working or looking for work, far below the national average of 61.1%.

Copeton is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.8. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of schools, groceries, or health services.