Dunolly

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 7.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The community is older than average, with a typical age of 42, and has far fewer children and seniors than most similar areas.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 81.6% born here. Only 7.4% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales average.

English is the only language used at home by 87.5% of the community. No one in the area reports using another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

About 54.4% of residents identify as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 30.9%, which is a little below the state average.

Formal qualifications are low here, with only 22.1% of residents completing Year 12 and just 2.5% holding a bachelor degree, both of which are far below national levels.

Typical weekly household income is $933, which is much lower than most similar areas. Only 13.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, well below the state average.

Health struggles are common, with 41.2% of people living with a long-term condition and 19.1% reporting a mental health condition, both far above national figures.

Volunteer rates are very low at 4.2%, and only 11.7% of people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework per week, both well below the national average.

There are 10 First Nations people in the area, who are generally older than the national average with a typical age of 31. Typical personal income for this group is $262, which is far below the state figure.

Living arrangements vary, with 39% of people living alone and a high 23.7% of families being one-parent households. Typical homes are small, containing just 2.1 people.

Renting is very common, with 50.8% of households renting, far above the state average. Very few homes are owned outright, and only 42.4% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms.

Car use is essential, as 0% of people commute by public transport and 23.1% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is far above the national average.

The area has seen some movement, with 37.6% of residents having moved house in the last five years.

Unemployment is high at 11.9%, well above the state and national figures. Many residents work as labourers or machinery operators, or in the mining industry.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 86% of homes within a 15-minute walk of local amenities. Most residents are within a short walk of a park or public transport, but health services are far less accessible.