Gooloogong

The area has a higher proportion of seniors than most similar places, with 23.8% aged 65 and over. This is well above the New South Wales figure of 17.6%. Around 4.2% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is about the same as the state average.

Most of the community was born in Australia, and only 8.6% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, Irish and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with 86.5% of people speaking only English at home. This is far below the state average of 26.6% who use a language other than English.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in other areas, as the 28.9% who report no religion is well below the national figure of 38.9%. Most residents identify as Christian.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 8.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%, and only 30% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical incomes are much lower than the state and national figures, with a typical household earning $992 a week. This is far below the New South Wales average of $1,829.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 32.1% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteer rates are well above the national average at 19.2%. Additionally, 26.3% of people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, which is well above the state figure.

There are 17 First Nations people in the area. Those who identify as First Nations are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 36 compared to 24 across Australia.

Living arrangements are quite varied, as 31.1% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure of 25.6%. However, 54.3% of households consist of couples with children.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 97.6% of homes. Nearly half of all homes (49.4%) are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

The community is highly reliant on cars, with no one using public transport to commute. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and 5.6% have no motor vehicle, which is well below the state average.

The population is relatively stable, as only 26.8% of people moved in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing are the primary industries, employing 42.9% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is a little below the national figure of 5.1%.

The area is very car-dependent with a low walkability score of 1.7. Residents have very limited access to amenities on foot, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.