Ellangowan

The typical resident is 47, which is far older than the national figure of 38. While children under 15 make up only 13.8% of the population, there is a high rate of people in de facto relationships at 17.5%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state average. Those with ancestors from England, Scotland, and Ireland make up the largest heritage groups.

English is the primary language, with only 3.1% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A little more than four in ten people report no religion, which is well above the New South Wales figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 40.6%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas; only 6.1% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher. Only 24% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national average of 58.8%.

Incomes are well below the state and national figures, with the typical household earning $1,375 a week. Very few people earn high wages, with only 1.9% making $2,000 or more weekly.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.9% of residents. About 6.3% of people need help with daily activities, which is slightly higher than the national average.

Volunteering is common, with 17.9% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure. About 12.2% of residents provide unpaid care.

First Nations people make up 7.2% of the population, well above the national average. This community is notably young, with a typical age of 21, and 21.7% speak a First Nations language.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. One-parent families are also much more common here than in other areas, making up 16.9% of households.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, 97.9% of which are detached. Renting is very rare at 9.4%, while 40.6% of homes are owned outright.

Every single home has a motor vehicle, and no one uses public transport to get to work. This is consistent with the fact that there are no public transport stops in the area.

The population is very stable, with only 21.5% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Unemployment is much higher than most areas at 7.8%. The local workforce is largely employed in manufacturing, agriculture, and health care.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.