Cudmirrah

The community is far older than most areas, with a typical age of 56 and 32.4% of people aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up only 12.7%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries, at 45.1% and 41.5% respectively. Only 9.9% of the population was born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%.

English is the only language used at home for 88.7% of residents, and no one in the area speaks little or no English. This makes the area far less linguistically diverse than the rest of the state.

A large proportion of residents report no religion at 43.7%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is also common, accounting for 45.4% of the population.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 39.4% of residents having completed Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 12.7%, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical household incomes are much lower than most areas, at $1,093 per week compared to the national figure of $1,746. Only 6.6% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the state average.

Health needs are high, with 38.7% of people living with a long-term health condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%. This is consistent with the older population, as arthritis is the most common condition at 20.1%.

Volunteering is common here at 18.3%, well above the national figure of 14.1%. While 14.7% of people provide unpaid care, the proportion of those caring for children is well below the state average.

The First Nations community is small, with 15 people, but they are far older than the state average with a typical age of 52. Their typical personal income of $725 is well above the national figure of $540.

Living arrangements are distinctive, as 43.4% of people live alone, far above the national figure of 25.6%. Consequently, homes are small, with a typical size of 2.0 people per home.

Most people own their homes outright, at 54.1%, which is far above the national figure of 31.0%. Separate houses are the main dwelling type at 84.4%, and renting is far less common than in the state average.

Cars are the primary way to get around, with 61.1% of workers driving, though 21.3% work from home. Public transport is available with five stops, and the walk to the nearest stop is very short.

The population is very stable, with only 23.4% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in the rest of the state, at 45.0%. The most common industries for those employed are construction, health care, and accommodation.

The area is somewhat walkable, and 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and parks. However, there are no schools or health services within a 15-minute walk.