Dunbogan

This is a senior-heavy community where 44% of residents are 65 or older, far above the national figure of 17.2%. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 7.9% of the population, which is much lower than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots mainly cite English, Australian, or Scottish ancestry. Overall, the 12.5% born overseas is far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.9% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 39.2% of the community report no religion, which is around the middle for its level and slightly above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 55.6%.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 35.4% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the New South Wales figure of 58.9%.

Incomes are much lower than in most other areas. The typical household earns $947 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here, with 45.9% of people living with a long-term condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%. This is consistent with the older population, as 10.8% need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 16.2% of people providing care, which is much higher than most areas. Additionally, 6.6% of residents have served in the Defence Force, well above the national figure.

First Nations people make up 3.6% of the population. This group is far younger than the broader community, with a typical age of just 13 years.

Homes tend to be small, with only 2.0 people per household, well below the national figure of 2.5. About 28.5% of people live alone, which is higher than most areas.

Home ownership is very high, with 64.3% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Most people live in separate houses, and only 10% of households are renting.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with 61.6% of workers driving to work and 0% using public transport to commute. Public transport stops are few and often a 30-minute walk away.

The community is relatively stable, though 38% of residents have moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 7% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Few residents are in the workforce, as only 36.7% are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, a little above the national figure.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.1, far below the state average of 6.2. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.