Emmaville

The typical resident is 58, making the area far older than the rest of Australia. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 32.3% of the population, which is far above the national figure, while children under 15 are much less common at 12.1%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and English and Australian are the most common ancestries. Only 10.3% of people were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures.

English is the primary language here, with 87.7% of people using it at home. This means far fewer people use another language compared to New South Wales and Australia, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

Over half of the community identifies as Christian, and 31.5% of people have no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well below the national figure.

Education levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with only 26% of people completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure, and only 7.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical household earning $748 a week. This is far below the national figure of $1,746, and only 3.1% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Health challenges are common, with 42.8% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure, and the 10.3% who need help with daily activities is among the highest for similar areas.

The area has a high number of former Defence Force members at 7.2%, which is well above the national figure. More people do a significant amount of unpaid housework than usual, though far fewer care for children unpaid.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, but their typical personal income of $320 is among the lowest for similar areas. The typical First Nations resident is 43, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Living arrangements are distinctive, with 41.8% of people living alone—far above the national figure. Because of this, homes are smaller, with a typical of 1.9 people per household.

Most residents live in separate houses, and 58.7% own their home outright, which is far above the national figure. Rent is also very low, with a typical weekly payment of $150.

Cars are the main way to get around, though 18.4% of people work from home. Public transport is limited to a single bus route, yet the area has more stops per 1,000 people than most similar areas.

The community is very stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state and national figures. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than elsewhere, with only 36% of adults in the workforce. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the biggest industry, employing 29.1% of the workforce.

The area is mostly car-dependent, as no one can walk to a grocery store within 15 minutes. This contributes to a walkability score that is far below the state average.