Cudal

The community is older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 44 and 24.2% of people aged 65 or over. However, it also has a high number of children under 15, at 21.0%, which is much higher than most similar areas.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian born, with only 5.8% born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales average. Most residents claim Australian (51.5%) or English (43.5%) ancestry.

English is the primary language for nearly everyone here, with only 1.4% of people using another language at home. This is far below the state and national figures.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most other areas; 63.8% of residents identify as Christian, and the share of people with no religion is well below the national figure.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 31.6% of residents completing Year 12. While many adults hold a certificate III or IV, only 12.8% have a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical household incomes are well below the national figure, with the usual home bringing in $1,312 a week. Only 14.8% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Health challenges are more prevalent here than in most areas, with 36.3% of people living with a long-term health condition. Arthritis is the most common issue, affecting 15.5% of residents.

Residents are very active in their community, with 22.1% volunteering and a much higher rate of unpaid care and housework compared to most areas. This is consistent with the high number of families with children.

There are 16 First Nations people in Cudal. This group is far younger than the state average, with a typical age of just 14 years.

Family life is central to the town, as 51.7% of households consist of couples with children. About 24.5% of people live alone.

Housing is dominated by large, separate houses, with 80.8% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Many residents have high security in their housing, as 47.6% own their home outright.

The town is almost entirely dependent on cars, with 0% of people using public transport to commute. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and only 2.7% have no car at all.

Cudal is a very stable community, with only 27.6% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The local workforce is strong, with an unemployment rate of 2.1%, which is lower than most areas. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or in healthcare and social assistance.

The town is mostly car-dependent, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services. While many people can walk to a park or school, the overall walkability score is far below the state average.