Drildool

The population is far older than the state and national figures, with 21.7% of residents aged 65 and over. There are no children under 15 in the area, and 19% of residents are in de facto relationships, which is much higher than most areas.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 91.3% born here. This means far fewer overseas-born residents than the state or national averages, and the most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Scottish.

English is the only language spoken at home for 91.3% of residents. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.

Christianity is the dominant faith here at 82.6%. The share of people reporting no religion is 26.1%, which is well below the New South Wales and national figures.

While 20.8% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, only 16.7% completed Year 12, which is far below the national average. There are no schools within 3km.

Typical family and household incomes are well below the state and national figures, though typical personal weekly income is slightly above the national figure of $805. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, with 39.1% of people living with a long-term condition, far above the national average. Mental health conditions (21.7%) and those needing help with daily activities (13%) are among the highest seen in similar areas.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 29.2% of people providing care, far above the state figure. Conversely, very few people provide unpaid housework or care for children.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, though the recorded First Nations median age of 47 is far older than the national figure of 24.

Homes tend to be slightly larger than the national average, with 2.6 people per household.

Rental prices are very low at $50 a week, among the lowest for similar areas. However, typical monthly home loan payments are far above the state and national averages at $5,000.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 47.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is well above the national average.

A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, sitting at 66.7%, which is well above the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.