Dungay

The area is much older than usual, with seniors aged 65 and over making up 26.7% of the population. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 14.7%, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the state and national figures at just 6.2%.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.3% of people using another language at home, far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

A large number of residents report having no religion, at 43.6%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

While 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the state average. Only 39.7% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Typical weekly family income is $1,541, which is well below the state average of $2,185.

Health outcomes are relatively strong, with a long-term health condition reported by 21.8% of people, which is well below the national figure.

Residents are active in their community, with volunteers at 16.2% and those providing unpaid care at 14.7%, both of which are above the national average.

The First Nations population is small, and those who identify as such are far older than the state average, with a typical age of 46.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 47.5% of households are couples with children.

Every home in the area is a separate detached house, and 85.7% have three or more bedrooms, far above the national average. Home ownership is strong, with 44.2% of homes owned outright.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as no one commutes by public transport and every single home owns at least one motor vehicle.

Residents are very settled, with only 22.7% having moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

About 56% of adults are working or looking for work, but the unemployment rate of 6.5% is a little above the national average.

Walking is difficult here due to steep terrain and a total lack of nearby shops, health services, or transport, leaving the area highly car-dependent.