Fullerton

The community is far older than the national figure, with 27.7% of residents aged 65 and over. There is also a high proportion of people in de facto relationships, at 23.8%, which is far above the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and 10.6% were born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Irish.

English is the only language spoken at home in Fullerton, meaning the percentage of people using another language is far below both the state and national figures.

About half of the residents (51.1%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

While 57.9% of residents completed Year 12, the share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is 14.6%, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical incomes are well below state and national levels, with the typical household earning $1,375 a week. However, 23.8% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 38.3% of people living with a long-term health condition and 10.6% having a mental health condition.

Volunteering is very common, with 24.4% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average of 14.1%.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

A large number of people live alone (33.3%), which is well above the state average. Most homes contain just two people, and there are no one-parent families.

Every home in Fullerton is a separate house, and 61.9% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31.0%. Rent is very low here, with a typical weekly rent of $200.

Working from home is very common, with 69% of people doing so, far above the national figure of 21.0%. However, 23.8% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is far above the state average.

The population is very stable, as only 21.3% of residents moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The area has a high rate of people working or looking for work (70.7%) and no unemployment. Over half of those employed work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Fullerton is completely car-dependent, with no schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.