Forbes River

The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the New South Wales average of 39. There are no children under 15 or people aged 65 and over in the area.

Most of the population was born in Australia, and there are no residents born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the New South Wales figure for people using other languages.

About 55% of residents identify as Christian, while 20% report no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

There are no schools within 3 km of this area.

Incomes are among the highest for similar areas, with typical weekly family income at $3,250, which is well above the national figure of $2,120.

Long-term health conditions are far above the national average at 40%, with arthritis being the most common. However, no one reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here.

Homes are slightly smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per home compared to the Australian average of 2.5.

The typical monthly home-loan payment is $2,000, which is about the same as the state and national figures. There are slightly more people per bedroom than the national average.

The area is entirely reliant on private vehicles, as there are no public transport stops or routes available.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 50% of residents moving here in the last five years, a rate far above the state average.

The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 43%, ahead of Mining (0%).

Forbes River is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, or health services within walking distance, and the terrain is quite steep.