# Fifield

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: New South Wales › Rest of NSW › Lachlan › 2875, NSW

Area: 665 km²

A strong First Nations presence defines Fifield, where 22.7% of the 128 residents identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. This sparsely populated area is primarily made up of families with children, and residents are generally older than the national figure. It is a very stable community where almost everyone was born in Australia and very few people have moved in the last five years. The landscape is dominated by large, detached homes and a workforce heavily tied to the land.

## Demographics & Identity

The community is notably diverse in its identity, with First Nations residents making up 22.7% of the population, far above the 3.2% national figure. The typical resident is 42, which is older than the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 128 | -55.4% since 2011 |
| Median age | 42 yrs | -6.7% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 22.7% | +140.0% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 16.4% | -8.0% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 18.0% | -23.3% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 14.8% | +153.6% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 28.9%, Older adults (45–64) 25.0%, Children (0–14) 18.0%, Seniors (65+) 16.4%, Youth (15–24) 5.5%

**Marital status** — Married 62.9%, Never married 34.0%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Almost everyone here was born in Australia, with only 2.3% born overseas, far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most people identify with Australian, English, or Irish ancestry.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 2.3% | +124.2% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 89.8%

**Ancestry** — Australian 48.4%, English 29.7%, Irish 13.3%, Scottish 7.8%, German 4.7%

## Language

English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the national rate of 22.3% for people using another language.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 0.0% | — |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.0% | — |

**Language used at home** — English only 95.3%

## Religion

Christianity is the most common faith at 74.2%. Those with no religion make up 22.7% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 22.7% | +283.8% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 74.2%, No religion 22.7%, Not stated 8.6%

## Education & Qualifications

Education levels are lower than the state average, with 40.2% of residents completing Year 12. Qualifications are often tied to the local environment, with 18.6% of degrees in agriculture and environment.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 40.2% | +21.2% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 13.4% | +36.5% since 2011 |
| Schools within 3 km | 0 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 40.2%, Year 10 26.8%, Year 9 or below 16.5%, Year 11 9.3%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 27.1%, Bachelor degree 22.0%, Advanced diploma / diploma 22.0%, Certificate I / II 5.1%

**Field of qualification** — Agriculture & environment 18.6%, Management & commerce 15.3%, Society & culture 8.5%, Education 6.8%, Food, hospitality & personal services 6.8%, Engineering & related 5.1%, Health 5.1%

## Income

Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the typical weekly family income at $1,406. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $485 | +18.9% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,541 | +71.2% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,406 | +59.0% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 0.0% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 0.0% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 30.6%, $1,500–$2,999 22.2%, Under $650 16.7%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 49.5%, $650–$1,499 21.6%, $1,500–$2,999 5.2%

## Health & Disability

Health challenges are more common here, as 32% of people have a long-term health condition and 9.4% need help with daily activities, both well above the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 32.0% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 8.6% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 9.4% | +68.8% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 10.2%, Diabetes 8.6%, Mental health 8.6%, Asthma 7.0%, Other condition 5.5%, Lung condition 3.9%, Cancer 2.3%, Heart disease 2.3%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 50.8%, One condition 19.5%, Three or more 7.8%, Two conditions 2.3%

## Community Participation

Residents are highly active in supporting others, with 32% volunteering and 28.9% providing unpaid care, both far above the national figures.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 32.0% | -26.0% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 28.9% | +60.2% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 37.1% | +14.9% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 0.0% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 26.8% | -17.4% since 2011 |

## First Nations

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, though they experience much lower incomes than the state average, with a typical personal income of $325.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 29 | — |
| First Nations median age | 21 yrs | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $325 | — |
| First Nations household income | $900 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 0.0% | — |

## Family & Households

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 67% of families are couples with children.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 3.0 | +11.1% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 6.4% | +96.7% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 11.1% | -31.3% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 67.0%, Couples without children 26.6%, One-parent families 6.4%

**Household size** — 2 people 41.7%, 4 people 27.8%, 3 people 22.2%, 1 person 11.1%, 6 or more 8.3%

## Housing & Dwellings

Housing is dominated by detached houses, 100% of which have three or more bedrooms. A huge 72.2% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $100 | — |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $618 | -68.3% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -27.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 16.7% | -25.4% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 72.2% | +40.4% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 100.0% | +0.0% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 100.0% | +13.5% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 72.2%, Owned with a mortgage 27.8%, Rented 16.7%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 105.6%

**Bedrooms per home** — 4 bedrooms 52.8%, 3 bedrooms 33.3%, 5 or more 13.9%, 2 bedrooms 8.3%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — Under $1,000 30.0%

## Transport & Vehicles

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and 0% of people commuting by bus or train. However, 34% of people work from home, which is well above the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 34.0% | +0.6% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Public transport stops | 0 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 0.00 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 0.0 | — |
| Public transport routes | 0 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 52.0%, Worked at home 34.0%, Car (passenger) 6.0%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 30.6%, 3 vehicles 30.6%, 4 or more 27.8%, 1 vehicle 22.2%

## Migration & Movement

The population is very settled, with only 19.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 19.5% | -1.1% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing employ 64% of the workforce. While full-time employment is high at 64%, the unemployment rate of 13.6% is well above the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 13.6% | +132.0% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 60.8% | -11.5% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 64.0% | +4.3% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 64.0%, Health care & social assistance 14.0%, Accommodation & food 10.0%, Public administration & safety 8.0%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 46.0%, Labourers 22.0%, Professionals 14.0%, Technicians & trades 14.0%, Clerical & administrative 8.0%, Sales workers 8.0%, Community & personal service 6.0%

## Walkability

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.8. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 0.8 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 0.8 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 27.9% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 39.1 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 0 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 4.2% | — |

## Nearby areas

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Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL11517/fifield