Curlwaa

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. About 19.8% of the population are children under 15, and there is a higher proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to most similar areas.

People born overseas make up only 4.6% of the population, which is far below the New South Wales figure. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the primary language for 80.2% of the community. Only 3.8% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

About 40.9% of residents report having no religion, which is a little above the national figure. Christianity is also common, accounting for 40.5% of the population.

Qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 31.4% of people completing Year 12. This is far below the New South Wales average of 58.9%.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,589, which is a little below the national figure. About 18.9% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, slightly lower than the state average.

Residents are generally healthier than in most areas, with only 25% having a long-term health condition. This is a little below the national figure of 27.7%.

Unpaid work is common here, as 15.9% of people provide unpaid care, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Many residents also spend significant time on unpaid housework and childcare.

First Nations people make up 3.2% of the population. Typical personal income for this group is $317 per week, which is far below the national figure of $540.

Families with children are common, making up 63% of households. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas, at just 5%.

Housing is dominated by detached houses, with 93.7% of homes being separate dwellings. A high 44.7% of homes are owned outright, and typical weekly rents are far below the state average at $200.

Every single home has at least one motor vehicle, and 42.4% have two. Working from home is rare, with only 9% of people doing so, far below the national figure.

The community is very stable, as only 20.2% of people moved in the last five years, far below the state average. However, 30.4% are recent arrivals from overseas, which is far above the national figure.

Full-time employment is much higher here than in most areas, at 64.1%. Many people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or as managers.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.3. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.