Culcairn

The area has a notably older typical resident at 44 years, with 25.8% of the population aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. However, children under 15 make up 21.4% of the community, a rate well above the New South Wales average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 9.1% were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the only language used at home for 90.6% of residents. The proportion of people using another language at home is 3.8%, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common religion at 60.0%. About 31.0% of people report having no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 32.7% of residents completing Year 12, far below the state figure of 58.9%. Only 11.0% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household incomes are much lower than in most areas, at $1,173 compared to the national figure of $1,746. Just 10.0% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far below the state average.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 35.1% of people having a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%, and 7.6% of residents need help with daily activities.

Residents are very active in their community, with 23.4% volunteering, far above the state figure of 13.0%. Unpaid care is also common, with 15.8% providing care and 29.6% caring for children.

First Nations people make up a larger share of the population than in most similar areas. The typical First Nations resident is noticeably younger at 18 years, and typical personal income is lower than the national figure.

One-parent families are more common here than in most areas at 16.5%. People living alone also make up a higher proportion of the community than in the rest of the state, at 29.5%.

Detached houses are the norm, making up 97.5% of homes. While 42.2% of homes are owned outright, typical weekly rents are far below the national figure at $220.

Cars are the primary way to get to work for 62.6% of residents. Public transport use is almost non-existent for commuting, and only 12.1% of people work from home, which is far below the state average.

Recent arrivals from overseas make up 17.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure. About 35.1% of residents have moved in the last five years.

A lower proportion of adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 52.1%. The local economy relies heavily on agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employ 18.1% of the workforce.

The town is somewhat walkable, and 72.2% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, far above the state figure. However, only 43.1% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.