Dorrigo Mountain

Seniors make up 34.1% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. Conversely, children under 15 are far less common here at 8.0% compared to the 18.2% average for New South Wales.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 86.4% born here. Only 6.8% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the only language used at home by 92.0% of residents. No one in the area speaks little or no English, which is well below the national figure.

Over half the population, 54.5%, identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 34.1%, which is about the same as the New South Wales figure.

A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than in most similar areas. The most common qualifications are in management, commerce, and education.

Incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical family earning $1,233 a week. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state and national figures.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here, affecting 35.2% of people. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%, and 6.8% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very high at 32.5%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a strong presence of former Defence Force members, at 10.7%.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

The area is dominated by couples without children, who make up 80.0% of families. Households are smaller than usual, with only 2.0 people per home.

Every home here is a separate house, and 59.1% are owned outright, which is far above the national average of 31.0%. Typical weekly rent is $290, well below the national figure.

The community is highly car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle. However, 37.0% of workers work from home, which is far above the national average.

The population is very stable, with only 19.3% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 37.0% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, which is a little above the national figure.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.3. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.