Garra

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 12.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. The area is much younger than most, with a typical age of 36 and a high proportion of children under 15 at 24.8%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents (6.8%) than the national average. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Scottish.

English is the only language used at home here, which is far below the national average of 22.3% for people using another language.

Christianity is the main religion at 65.8%, while 24.8% of residents have no religion, a figure far below the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 8% of adults holding a bachelor degree and 35.4% completing Year 12. Nearly half of residents list Year 10 as their highest school year.

Typical household incomes are a little above the national figure at $2,071 per week. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more per week is well below the New South Wales average.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than in the rest of Australia, affecting 38.5% of people. Mental health conditions are also higher than the national average at 10.3%.

Volunteering is very high at 26.4%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Residents also provide more unpaid care and do more housework than people in most other areas.

First Nations residents have a typical personal income of $450, which is a little below the national figure, and are far younger than those in most other areas with a typical age of 16.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. Over 75% of families consist of couples with children.

Home ownership is strong, with 47.4% of homes owned outright, far above the national average of 31%. Rent is much lower than in the state, typically costing $305 per week.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, with no public transport stops or routes. About 20.3% of people work from home, which is about the same as the national figure.

About 34.6% of people have moved house in the last five years, which is lower than the national average of 40.7%.

The local workforce is very active, with 69% of adults working or looking for work, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Over half of the population works in agriculture, forestry and fishing.

Garra is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.