Eugowra

The community is far older than the state average, with 28.4% of residents aged 65 or over. First Nations people make up 8.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 6.4% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. Australian and English ancestries are the most common, making up 42.1% and 41.1% respectively.

English is the primary language here, with 84.2% of people using it only. Very few people use another language at home (2.1%), which is far below the state and national averages.

Faith plays a significant role in the community, as 63.6% of residents identify as Christian. Only 22.2% of people report no religion, a figure far below the national average of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 30.4% of residents completing Year 12. The typical resident is more likely to hold a Certificate III or IV than a university degree.

Typical weekly household incomes are well below the national figure, sitting at $1,245. Only 14.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.

Residents experience more health challenges than most areas, with 33.6% reporting a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure, and 6.8% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is strong here, with 18.2% of people volunteering, which is well above the national average. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members (3.4%) compared to the state.

The First Nations community is relatively large for this level of area. While the typical age is 29 and unemployment is very low at 0.0%, Year 12 completion is much lower than the national average at 29.5%.

Homes here are smaller than average, with 2.3 people per household. A significant 28.3% of people live alone, which is well above the state average.

Almost every home is a separate house (99.0%), and 47.1% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Typical weekly rents are very low at $210.

Cars are essential, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. Public transport use is nonexistent for commuting, and the walk to the nearest stop can take 37 minutes.

The community is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years than the national average. However, there has been a far higher rate of recent arrivals from overseas.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries for 34.3% of workers. Full-time employment is well above the national average at 66.8%, while the unemployment rate is low at 2.1%.

The area is only somewhat walkable, with a score of 4.2, which is well below the state average. Many residents live far from health services and public transport.