Ellenborough

The community is far older than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 47 and over 21% being seniors. About 11.1% of the population is Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia (77.2%), and those with English and Australian ancestry make up the vast majority. Only 7.6% of people were born overseas, which is far below the state average.

English is the only language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English. This lack of linguistic diversity is far below the New South Wales average of 26.6% for other languages.

Christianity is the most common affiliation at 43.9%. Those with no religion make up 34.5% of the population, which is a little above the state average but well below the national figure.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 9.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree and just 28.7% completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8% for Year 12 completion.

Incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical weekly household earning just $730. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state and national averages.

About 28.7% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national figure. Arthritis and asthma are the most common reported conditions.

A high number of people provide unpaid care (16.8%) or do significant housework, with 35.8% spending 15 or more hours a week on chores. This is far above the national average.

The First Nations community is noticeably younger than others in the area, with a typical age of 20. Typical personal income for this group is $575, which is about the same as the national figure.

Homes are smaller than usual with only 2.1 people per house, yet one-parent families are very common at 25.8%. A large number of people, 42.2%, live alone.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 57.8% owned outright—far above the national figure of 31%. Rental properties are rare, making up only 12.5% of homes.

Every home in Ellenborough has at least one motor vehicle, and most have two. There are no public transport stops or routes, meaning residents rely entirely on cars to get around.

The population is very stable, with only 20.5% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national average of 40.7%.

While 62.5% are employed full-time, the overall number of adults working or looking for work is very low at 39.4%. The unemployment rate is 9.3%, which is well above the national figure.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no parks, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk. The terrain is also steeper than the state average, with a mean slope of 11.6%.