Croobyar

The community is significantly older than the rest of the state, with 32.2% of residents aged 65 and over. In contrast, the typical Australian is 38 and the typical resident here is 57.

Most residents were born in Australia (82.2%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents than the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 1.7% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national average.

Over half the population (55.7%) identifies as Christian, while 32.2% report having no religion, a figure slightly below the New South Wales average.

A fair number of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher (23.0%), which is much higher than in similar areas, though the rate of Year 12 completion is far below the national figure.

Typical personal and family incomes are well below the national figures, and only 9.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.

The area has a lower rate of mental health conditions (4.6%) and long-term health issues than most other areas, with arthritis being the most common condition reported.

Volunteering is very common here, with 23.6% of people volunteering, far above the national average. A higher number of residents also spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is well below the national and state averages.

Families with children make up 57.0% of households, and people per home is 2.5, which is about the same as the national average.

Housing is almost exclusively separate houses, with 65.6% owned outright—far above the national figure. Most homes are large, with 86.9% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is highly car-dependent with no public transport stops, though 35.6% of people work from home, a figure far above the national average.

Migration is relatively low, with 32.2% of people moving in the last five years, well below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are key industries for 23.0% of workers, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is well below the national average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no grocery stores, health services, or public transport within a 15-minute walk.