Garoo

The community is largely made up of couples, with 22.9% of residents in de facto relationships, a figure far above the national average. Children under 15 make up 14.0% of the population, which is well below the New South Wales figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 4.3%, which is far below the national figure. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home by 89.2% of residents. No one in the area uses another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

Christianity is the primary faith for 66.7% of the population. Those reporting no religion make up 28.0%, which is well below the New South Wales figure of 33.2%.

About 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than most similar areas. Qualifications are often in health or agriculture, and 45.8% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,624, which is about the same as the national figure. While 14.9% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, only 10.3% of households earn $3,000 or more.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 18.3% of people, which is well below the national figure. However, 6.5% of residents need help with daily activities, which is higher than most similar areas.

Local residents are very active, with 21.6% volunteering, which is well above the national figure. There is also a high rate of unpaid care, with 32.4% of people caring for children.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded living here. For the very few First Nations residents, typical personal income is $1,249, which is far above the national figure.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per home and 57.8% of households consisting of couples with children. Very few people live alone, at just 12.8%.

Every single home in Garoo is a separate house, and 97.4% have three or more bedrooms. While 33.3% are owned outright, typical monthly mortgage payments are a little above the national figure at $2,167.

Cars are the only way to get around, as every home has at least one vehicle and there are no public transport stops. Working from home is common, with 27.1% of the workforce doing so.

The area has seen some movement recently, with 40.0% of the population having moved house in the last five years.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 42.4% of the workforce. The area has an exceptionally high rate of people working or looking for work at 79.7%, with no one currently unemployed.

Garoo is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk for any resident.