Dumaresq

First Nations people make up 7.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. The community is noticeably older than the state average, though it has a much lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over than most similar areas.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 8.8% of residents born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. Most residents claim English, Australian, or Irish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home for 92.5% of residents. No one in the community reported using another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

About 42.5% of people report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the other main affiliation at 43.8%.

Schooling levels are very high, with 73.2% of residents completing Year 12, far above the national average of 58.8%. While 17.5% hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the state average.

Typical family weekly income is $2,250, which is about the same as the state and national figures. Personal income is higher than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly pay of $824.

The community is healthier than most, with only 20% of people reporting a long-term health condition, well below the national figure of 27.7%. No residents reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Unpaid housework is common here, with 30.2% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, well above the national average. Additionally, 6.3% of residents served in the Defence Force, a much higher rate than most areas.

The First Nations community is young, with a typical age of 15, far younger than the national figure of 24. However, typical personal income for First Nations people is $274, which is far below the national average.

Living arrangements are diverse, as 37% of people live alone, far above the national figure of 25.6%. At the same time, 65% of households consist of couples with children.

Every home in Dumaresq is a separate house, and 85.2% have three or more bedrooms, far above the state average. Renting is less common than in other areas, with only 22.2% of households renting.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with every home owning at least one vehicle. However, 34.7% of the workforce works from home, far above the national average of 21%.

Movement into the area is steady, with 35.2% of residents having moved here in the last five years, though this is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work at 77.8%, far above the national average. The local economy is driven by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employ 36.7% of the workforce.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.