Falconer

The typical resident is 46, making the area far older than the national figure. It is a community of contrast, with 30.8% of people aged 65 and over and a high proportion of children under 15 at 23.1%.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 86.5% born here and no residents born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales figure.

English is the only language used at home for 96.2% of residents. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below the state and national figures.

About 40.4% of residents report no religion, which is well above the New South Wales figure. The remaining majority identify as Christian.

A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is about the same as the national figure. However, only 40% finished Year 12, a figure far below the national average.

Typical household income is $2,062 a week, a little above the national figure. In contrast, typical family income is much lower than most areas at $1,375 per week.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 13.5% of residents. Conversely, no one in the community requires help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very high at 28.6%, far above the national figure. This community spirit extends to unpaid care, with 25.7% of people providing care and 51.4% caring for children.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is well below the state and national figures.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home. This is consistent with a high rate of one-parent families at 17.4%, which is well above the national average.

Housing costs are much lower than in other areas, with typical monthly home-loan payments at $1,192 and weekly rent at $250, which is well below the national figure.

The area is highly reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops. However, 52% of people work from home, a figure far above the national average.

The population is very stable, with only 20.4% of residents moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Employment is very strong, with 80% of people working full-time and an unemployment rate of 0%. Most of the workforce are managers employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

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