Currabubula

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 8.3% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. The typical resident is 41, making the community noticeably older than the national figure.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 88.2% born here. Only 4.7% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales average.

English is the primary language for 92.3% of the community. Only 1.2% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

Nearly 60% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 31.6% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 11.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents completed Year 10 as their highest school year, at 37.4%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,553, which is a little below the national figure. Those earning $3,000 or more a week make up 16.3% of households.

Long-term health conditions affect 26.3% of residents, which is a little below the national figure. Arthritis is the most common reported condition at 10.3%.

Community spirit is high, with 18.8% of people volunteering. Unpaid care is also common, and 31% of people care for children, which is well above the national average.

There are 28 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 27. Personal income for this group is $458 a week, which is a little below the national figure.

Families with children are common, making up 64.4% of households. However, 26.8% of people live alone, which is a little above the state average.

Homes here are typically large, with 91.9% having three or more bedrooms. Most are separate houses (95.1%), and the typical weekly rent is $270, well below the national figure.

Every single home has at least one motor vehicle. While there are 10 public transport stops, no one uses them to commute to work, with 48.5% driving and 24.6% working from home.

The population is very settled, with only 24.1% of people having moved house in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Employment is strong, with a 2.8% unemployment rate and 66.1% of people working full-time. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.9. Very few people can walk to a health service or grocery store within 15 minutes.