Crackenback

The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. This is a community with very few children and seniors compared to most areas, though over half of the adults have never married.

People born overseas make up 25.8% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 44.6%, followed by Australian at 28.6%.

While English is the main language for 81.7% of residents, the proportion using another language at home is much higher than in most similar areas. However, this is still far below the New South Wales average.

More than half of the community (51.6%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

The area is highly qualified, with 32.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national figure, and 67.9% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly family income is $3,139, which is well above the state average of $2,185. Personal incomes are also higher than usual, with 11.1% of people earning $2,000 or more each week.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas. Those with long-term health conditions (20.7%) and mental health conditions (4.2%) are both well below the state and national figures.

Volunteering is common, with 19% of people helping out, which is well above the national average. However, far fewer people provide unpaid childcare compared to most other areas.

There are five First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income of $2,499 is far above the New South Wales average of $600.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. While 28% of people live alone, there are also many large households, with 18% containing six or more people.

Home ownership is very high, with 64% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Rent is also very expensive, with a typical weekly rent of $738.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops and 0% of people commute via public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 32.7% having four or more.

The community is quite mobile, with 42.3% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 38.2% of the population, which is far above the national average.

While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, full-time employment is far below the national average at 44.3%. Many residents work in accommodation and food services, and 22.9% work from home.

The area is strictly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. Most homes are far from groceries, health services, and schools, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.