Dyraaba

The area is far older than the rest of the country, with 20.4% of people aged 65 and over. De facto relationships are also far more common here than in the rest of the state. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with English ancestry make up 55.8% of the community. The proportion of people born overseas is far below the New South Wales and national figures.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national average for linguistic diversity. There are no residents who speak little or no English.

Over half of the community identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 35.4%, which is well below the national figure.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the state and national figures, and only 27.8% of residents completed Year 12.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas; the typical household earns $1,300 a week, which is well below the national figure. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, with a long-term health condition affecting 38.1% of people. This is far above the national average, and 14.2% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid housework is more common here than in most areas, though volunteering is much lower than the national figure. Only 17% of people care for children unpaid, which is well below the state average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area. Among the very few First Nations residents recorded, the median age of 50 is far older than the national figure.

Couples without children make up the majority of households at 53.3%. People living alone are far less common here than in the rest of the state.

Every home in Dyraaba is a separate house, and 59% are owned outright—a figure far above the national average. Most homes are large, with 84.6% having three or more bedrooms.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Every household owns at least one motor vehicle.

The area has seen some movement, with 36.4% of people moving in the last five years, though this is well below the national figure.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 36.2% of the workforce. The number of adults working or looking for work is far below the national figure.

Dyraaba is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk. Its walkability score is far below the state average.