Golspie

The population is far older than the national figure, with 32.1% of residents aged 65 and over. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 13.6%, which is well below the state and national averages.

About 81.5% of people were born in Australia. The remaining population is mostly from New Zealand, and the community has strong English and Irish ancestry.

English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the national figure for linguistic diversity.

Christianity is the most common faith at 46.9%. Those with no religion make up 33.3%, which is about the same as the New South Wales average.

A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Many of these qualifications are in engineering, society and culture, and health.

Income levels are generally steady, though 15.9% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is well above the national figure.

Mental health conditions are much lower here than in most areas. About 28.4% of residents live with a long-term health condition, such as arthritis or heart disease.

This is a highly active community where 24.6% of people volunteer, a figure far above the state and national averages. Unpaid care for others is also much more common than in most similar areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most similar areas. About 29.7% of people live alone, and typical homes are smaller than average with 2.2 people per household.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 56.8% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is very rare at only 8.1%.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops. This is consistent with the fact that 41.9% of the workforce works from home, among the highest for its level.

The community is relatively stable, with 28.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

Full-time employment is much higher than average at 65.1%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, professional services, or finance.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no schools, parks, or shops within a 15-minute walk.