Goonengerry

The typical resident is 51, making the area far older than most of Australia. There are very few children under 15, at 12.6%, which is well below the national figure.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries. About 18% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the New South Wales average.

English is the main language for 75.8% of the community. While more people here use another language at home than in similar areas, the figure is still far below the state and national averages.

A large majority of residents—60.9%—report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average.

The area is highly educated, with 29.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national figure and consistent with a high number of professionals in the workforce.

Typical weekly incomes are low, with the typical household earning $1,300, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions affect 24.4% of residents, which is well below the national average. About 5.7% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common here, with 24.6% of people pitching in—a figure far above the national average.

First Nations residents are far older than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 45. Their typical personal income is also far above the national figure.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per dwelling. Nearly 30% of people live alone, which is well above the state average.

Housing is almost entirely separate houses, and 50.3% are owned outright, far above the national average. However, the typical monthly mortgage payment is quite high at $2,000.

The area is very car-reliant, though 32.9% of workers work from home, which is far above the national figure.

The population is relatively stable, as the 29.4% of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national figure.

Only 47% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, a little above the national average.

The area is highly car-dependent due to steep slopes and a total lack of nearby groceries or health services within walking distance.