Gilmore

The area has a high proportion of children and a significant number of people in de facto relationships, which is well above the national figure. While the typical age is 45, there is a balanced mix of older adults and seniors.

This is a very traditional community with 90.8% of people born in Australia. Those born overseas make up only 2.2% of the population, which is far below the New South Wales and national figures.

English is the only language spoken at home, with no residents using another language. This is far below the state and national averages.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 67.2% of people identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

Qualifications are generally lower than in most areas, with only 10.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. A significant 34.8% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national average.

Personal incomes are a little above the national figure, with a typical weekly income of $884. While typical family incomes are slightly below the state average, 13.2% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

The community is generally healthy, with a lower percentage of people needing help with daily activities than most areas. Long-term health conditions are reported at a rate slightly above the national figure.

Volunteering and unpaid care are very common, with 25.7% of people volunteering—far above the national figure. This high level of community support is seen in the many residents who provide unpaid care for children and the home.

First Nations residents in the area have a typical personal income of $1,125, which is far above the state and national figures. This group is also much younger than average, with a typical age of just 11 years.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 61.1% of all families.

Every single home in the area is a separate detached house, and 93.5% have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, with 42.9% of houses owned outright, far above the national average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 100% of homes have a motor vehicle and there is no public transport available. About 24.1% of the workforce works from home.

The population is very stable, with only 21.3% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

More people here are working or looking for work than in most areas. Employment is heavily tied to the land, with 26.7% of the workforce in agriculture, forestry and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk. Residents also face steeper terrain than most of the state.