Dilkoon

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 12.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. The typical resident is 53, far older than the Australian average of 38, although children under 15 make up 20.0% of the community.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 97.5% born here and no residents born overseas, which is far below the national average of 27.7%. Most people claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the only language spoken at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.

The vast majority of residents have no religion, at 70.0%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with no adults holding a bachelor degree and only 25.0% completing Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the typical household earning $1,042 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.5% of people. However, no residents currently need help with daily activities, which is well below the national figure.

A higher than average 15.6% of people provide unpaid care, and 28.1% care for children unpaid. Volunteers are much less common here than in most other areas.

There are five First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 62, which is far older than the national figure of 24. Their typical personal income is $612, a little above the national figure.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 57.7% having children. There are no one-parent families in the community, which is far below the national figure.

Homes are less crowded than in most areas, with 0.70 people per bedroom. Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,517, which is well below the New South Wales figure.

There are no public transport stops or routes serving the area, making it entirely reliant on private vehicles.

The population is very stable, with only 17.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Far fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 43.8%, which is well below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.