Cudgegong

The community is far older than the state average, though it also has a very high proportion of children under 15 at 27.3%. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most other areas, sitting at 19.6%.

The area is almost exclusively Australian-born, with 0.0% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 95.5% of residents, and those using another language at home are far fewer than in the rest of the state.

Most residents identify as Christian, while 37.9% have no religion, which is well above the New South Wales figure.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 7.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents completed Year 12, though this is still far below the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is about $1,687, which is about the same as the state and national figures. However, no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week, which is much lower than most areas.

Residents are generally healthy, with 0.0% needing help with daily activities and a mental health rate far below the national average. Long-term conditions are also slightly lower than the state figure.

Unpaid childcare is much more common here than elsewhere, with 32.7% of people providing this care. Conversely, volunteering and general unpaid care are much lower than the national average.

The First Nations community is small, with a typical age of 51 and a typical personal income of $699, which is well above the national figure.

Most homes are headed by couples with children, and there are no one-parent families in the area. About 20.8% of people live alone, which is lower than the state average.

Home ownership is very high, with 54.2% of houses owned outright. While most are separate houses, typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,275 and weekly rents of $480 are both high compared to national figures.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, as 0.0% of people use public transport and no one works from home. Almost every home has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with 27.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

The unemployment rate is 0.0%, and more people are working or looking for work than in most similar areas. Retail trade is the most common industry, followed by agriculture and construction.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is notably steep.