Gidley

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 11% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. While the typical resident is 43, the area has fewer seniors than most, with only 14.3% aged 65 or over.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 95.6% born here and no residents born overseas. Most people identify with Australian, English, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the sole language used at home, with 0% of residents speaking another language. This is far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

Religious ties are strong here, as 75.8% of residents identify as Christian. Only 17.6% of people report having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 4.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 47.6% of residents finished school at Year 10.

Typical weekly household income is $949, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. However, there is a wide gap in earnings, as 30.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure well above the national average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 33% of residents. Arthritis is the most frequent condition, reported by 18.7% of the population.

Volunteering is a strong feature of local life, with 20.8% of residents giving their time, well above the national figure of 14.1%.

The First Nations community in Gidley is notably young, with a typical age of 17, which is much lower than the national figure of 24.

Homes tend to be large, with an average of 3.0 people per household. This is a little above the national average and is consistent with the 20.5% of families being one-parent households, a figure well above the national average.

Every single home in Gidley is a separate detached house, far exceeding the national average of 72.3%. These homes are typically large, with 80.8% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to get to work. Every household owns at least one motor vehicle, and 30.8% own three or more.

The population is very stable, with only 14.3% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Job security is high, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 69.6% of people employed full-time. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which accounts for 32.6% of jobs.

Gidley is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.