Greendale

The typical resident is 48, making the area far older than both New South Wales and Australia. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 22.3% of the population, while children under 15 are well below the national figure at 12.8%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than in the state or nation. English is the most common ancestry after Australian, at 39.4%.

English is the only language used at home for 95.7% of the population. This means the use of other languages is far below the national figure.

A little above the national figure, 41.5% of people report having no religion. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 45.7%.

A high 67.1% of residents completed Year 12, which is well above the national figure. However, those with a bachelor degree or higher are far below the state average at 15.0%.

Typical personal income is $575 a week, which is well below the national figure. Only 10.8% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, far below the state average.

Health challenges are much higher than most areas, with 36.2% of people living with a long-term condition. This includes a high rate of mental health conditions at 13.8%.

Volunteering is well above the national average at 20.0%. The area also has a strong history of service, with 7.7% of people having served in the Defence Force.

First Nations residents have typical personal incomes of $1,375, which is far above the state and national figures.

People living alone are far more common here than in the rest of the state, at 37.8%. This is consistent with the older population and the fact that there are no one-parent families.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 48.6% owned outright—far above the national figure. Rent is well below the national average at $260 a week.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0.0% of people using public transport. While most people use a car, 28.8% of the workforce works from home.

Around 34.5% of residents moved into the area in the last five years, which is well below the national figure.

The workforce is largely focused on agriculture, forestry and fishing, which employs 38.5% of residents. Unemployment is very low at 0.0%.

Greendale is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.