Dalgety

The community is notably older than the national figure, with the typical resident aged 48. It also has a very high proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.3% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Irish.

English is the primary language spoken here, with only 2.0% of people using another language at home. This is far below the figures for both New South Wales and Australia.

Half of the population reports having no religion, a figure that is far above the state and national averages. The remaining residents are mostly Christian.

While a higher number of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher than in most similar areas, the rate of Year 12 completion is far below the state and national figures.

Typical household income is well below the national figure, but personal income is about the same as the state average. Very few people earn more than $2,000 a week.

About 30.6% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the state average. Mental health conditions are also slightly more common here than elsewhere.

Many residents are active in their community, with 19.7% volunteering and a much higher rate of people providing unpaid childcare compared to most areas.

The First Nations population is very small, though those residents have a typical personal income and age that are far above the state and national averages.

Families are the norm here, with 56.2% of households consisting of couples with children. People living alone are much less common than in most other areas.

Every home in Dalgety is a separate house, and over half are owned outright. This helps explain why monthly mortgage payments and weekly rents are far below the state average.

The area is very car-reliant, with no homes lacking a motor vehicle. While some people work from home, those who commute rely entirely on cars.

About 37.9% of the population moved here in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is a little above the national average, with a low unemployment rate of 2.4%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school or health service.