Girilambone

The community is far younger than the national figure, with children under 15 making up 29.1% of residents and seniors over 65 representing just 3.5%. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 8.1% of the population, which is well above the New South Wales average.

The area is almost entirely Australian-born, with 0.0% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average. Common ancestries include Australian at 39.5% and English at 34.9%.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of residents using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is common here, as the 18.6% of people with no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Over half of the community identifies as Christian.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 6.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 24.1% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average of 58.9%.

The typical personal weekly income of $575 is much lower than most areas and well below the national figure of $805. Typical family incomes are also well below state levels at $1,624 per week.

Health challenges are more common here, with 31.4% of people reporting a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also much more frequent than in most areas, affecting 11.6% of residents.

While unpaid care for other adults is well below the national average, 27.4% of people care for children, which is slightly above the national figure. Local volunteering is also well above state and national levels at 17.7%.

There are 7 First Nations people in the community, with a typical age of 20, which is noticeably younger than the state and national figures. First Nations household income is among the lowest at $725.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of children and the fact that no one in the community lives alone.

Most residents live in separate houses, and 42.3% own their homes outright, which is far above the national average. Typical weekly rent is $140, far below the national figure of $375.

Car dependency is high, but 38.9% of workers work from home, which is far above the national figure of 21.0%. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 43.5% owning two.

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%.

Employment is strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 80.6% of people working full-time. Over half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.3, far below the state average. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.