Corangula

The area is far older than the rest of the state, with 36.4% of people aged 65 and over. There are no children under 15 living here, and the typical age of 62 is far older than the national average.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, with 50% and 45.5% respectively. About 13.6% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the New South Wales figure.

While 13.6% of people use another language at home—a figure much higher than most similar areas—everyone in the community speaks English.

Religious views are split, with 36.4% of residents identifying as Christian and another 36.4% reporting no religion.

Education levels are generally low, with 40.9% of residents having a Year 10 qualification and no one completing Year 12. Only 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are very low across the board; the typical household earns $1,124 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Most people earn under $650 a week.

Health needs are very high here, with 72.7% of people living with a long-term condition and 18.2% needing help with daily activities. Arthritis is the most common issue, affecting 40.9% of residents.

Unpaid work is common, with 50% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework and 22.7% providing unpaid care. However, very few people provide unpaid childcare, which is consistent with the lack of children in the area.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people currently recorded as living in this area.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with a typical of 2.2 people per household, which is a little below the national figure.

The typical monthly home loan payment is $1,482, which is well below the national figure of $1,863.

The area lacks public transport entirely, with no stops or routes available, leaving residents to walk up to 79 minutes to reach the nearest stop.

The community is relatively stable, with 27.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Only 31.8% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure that is far below both the state and national averages.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.