Diehard

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 12.9% of the population, which is well above the state and national figures. The community is far older than most areas, with a typical age of 51.

English, Australian, and Scottish ancestries are the most common. Only 12.9% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the main language spoken here. While 4.8% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in similar small areas, this is still far below the national figure of 22.3%.

People with no religion make up 40.3% of the community, which is well above the New South Wales figure of 33.2%.

Educational attainment is very low, with no residents holding a bachelor degree and only 13% completing Year 12, both far below the national averages.

Incomes are among the lowest for its level; the typical household earns just $420 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Residents experience more health challenges than most, with 33.9% having a long-term health condition and 12.9% living with a mental health condition, both well above state levels.

Unpaid care for others is common, with 14.8% of people providing this support, while volunteering rates are a little above the national figure at 16.7%.

There are 8 First Nations people in this area, with a typical age of 21, which is noticeably younger than the national First Nations average of 24.

Living arrangements are small, with 68% of people living alone—far above the national figure of 25.6%—and a typical household size of just 1.4 people.

Home ownership is very high, as 68% of homes are owned outright. Most are small, with only 12% of homes having three or more bedrooms.

Car dependence is high, although 28% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is far above the national figure of 7.4%. There are no public transport stops in the area.

The population is very stable, with only 5.1% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Employment is very low, with only 14.8% of adults working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is entirely car-dependent due to a lack of nearby services and a steep average terrain slope of 20.1%. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.