Elong Elong

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 9.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than both New South Wales and Australia.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower percentage of overseas-born people (5.6%) compared to the national average of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian and English.

English is the primary language here, with 93% of people using it at home. This is far below the state and national figures for people using other languages.

Christianity is the most common affiliation at 66.2%. The proportion of people reporting no religion is 23.9%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 34.5% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the state average of 58.9%.

Weekly incomes are well below the national figures, with the typical household earning $1,145. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure that is far below the state average.

Mental health conditions are among the highest at this level, affecting 14.1% of people. This is well above the national figure of 8.8%, and 34.5% of residents have a long-term health condition.

Unpaid housework is a common activity, with 30.1% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, which is well above the national figure. Volunteers make up 16.8% of the population.

There are 14 First Nations people in the area. The typical personal income for this group is $449, which is well below the national figure of $540.

Single-parent families are much more common here than in most areas at 21.7%. Similarly, 32.1% of people live alone, which is well above the national average.

Most people live in separate houses, and 44.6% own their home outright, which is far above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is $250, well below the national average of $375.

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

About 31.3% of residents have moved house in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 33.3% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is well below the national figure of 5.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no schools, parks, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk.