Furracabad

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Seniors make up 34.7% of the population, which is far above the New South Wales average of 17.6%.

People born overseas make up just 6.1% of the community, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Irish ancestry.

English is the only language spoken at home, with 0.0% of people using another tongue. This is far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

Religion is common here, with 85.7% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 24.5%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 9.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher compared to 26.3% nationally. Just 38.5% of residents completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,312, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than in the rest of the state, affecting 38.8% of people. However, no one reported needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very high, with 41.5% of people helping out, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid childcare is also more common than in most areas.

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

Families with children make up 65.1% of households, and people living alone are less common here than in the state average.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 38.1% are rented, which is well above the national figure of 30.6%. Typical weekly rent is very low at $220.

The area is completely without public transport stops. Most people drive or work from home, with 33.3% of the workforce doing the latter.

The community has seen significant movement, with 54.2% of residents moving into the area in the last five years, far above the national average of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the main industry, employing 56.7% of workers. A high 73.2% of adults are working or looking for work, far above the national figure.

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