Greta Main

The community has a very strong First Nations identity, with 16.4% of people identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, far above the state and national figures. It is also a family-oriented area, with a child population well above the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people than New South Wales. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the only language used at home by nearly all residents, which is far below the national and state figures for linguistic diversity.

About 40% of people report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure, while 53.4% identify as Christian.

Education levels are much lower than most similar areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree and only 29.6% completing Year 12, far below the national figure.

Typical family income is well below the national figure at $1,562 a week, and no households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much lower than most areas.

Health challenges are common here, with 42.5% of people reporting a long-term health condition and 13.7% needing help with daily activities, both of which are far above the national average.

Volunteering is very high at 24.6%, far above the national figure. Many residents are also active in their community through unpaid care and previous service in the Defence Force.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the population. This group is remarkably young, with a typical age of just 14, though their personal income is well below the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. One-parent families are far more common than in the rest of the state, and notably, no one lives alone.

Everyone lives in a separate house, though these homes are smaller than average, with 50% having fewer than three bedrooms. Mortgage repayments are typical, but outright home ownership is well below the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as every home owns at least one vehicle. While there are a few bus stops nearby, no one uses public transport to commute to work.

The population is relatively stable, with only 19.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national trend.

Unemployment is very high at 14.7%, well above the state average. Those who do work are mostly employed in health care, social assistance, mining, and construction.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a very low walkability score. Residents have no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.