Finley

The community is significantly older than most areas, with 29.9% of people aged 65 and over. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.9% of the population, which is a little above the state figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots most commonly cite English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry. Only 7.7% of the population were born overseas, far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of the town. Only 3% of people use another language at home, which is far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

Christianity is the most common religion, followed by those with no religion. At 29.7%, the share of people reporting no religion is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 31.2% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%. Just 10.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national average. The typical weekly household income is $1,066, which is far below the Australian figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas. Long-term health conditions affect 38.6% of people, and 9.1% need help with daily activities, both of which are well above the state and national figures.

Volunteering is very common, with 24.6% of residents pitching in, far above the national average of 14.1%. About 13% of people provide some form of unpaid care.

The First Nations community is relatively young, with a typical age of 17, noticeably younger than the national figure of 24. However, household income for this group is much lower than in most areas.

Homes here tend to be smaller, with 2.2 people per household. A high number of people live alone, at 34.2%, which is well above the national figure of 25.6%.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 91.1% of dwellings. Home ownership is strong, with 45% of homes owned outright, and typical weekly rents are much lower than the national figure at $175.

Cars are essential, as 0% of people commute by public transport. While most homes have at least one vehicle, it takes a typical resident 65 minutes to walk to the nearest public transport stop.

The area is relatively stable, with 32.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Interestingly, recent arrivals from overseas make up 14.8% of the population.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 23.1% of the workforce. The number of adults working or looking for work is much lower than in most similar areas.

The town is somewhat walkable, with 70.3% of homes within 15 minutes of groceries. However, accessibility to health services is far below the state average.