Grogan

Children under 15 make up 23% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. While the typical resident is 40, there are very few de facto relationships compared to most areas.

The community is almost entirely born in Australia, with 82.8% born here, which is far below the national average of 27.7% born overseas. Most residents claim Australian, English, or German ancestry.

English is the only language used at home for 90.8% of residents. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the New South Wales figure.

Christianity is the primary faith for 79.3% of the population. Only 9.2% of residents report having no religion, a figure far below the national average of 38.9%.

About 19.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, though this is well below the state average. Many qualifications are focused on agriculture and the environment, reflecting the local industry.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with the typical personal weekly income at $1,089. This is well above the national figure of $805.

Residents are generally healthy, with 69% reporting no long-term health conditions. The rate of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than in most areas.

Volunteering is very common here, with 34.4% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children and housework is also much higher than usual.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in the most recent census. For those identified in this category, personal income is far above the national average.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 68.7% of families.

All homes in Grogan are separate houses, and 60.9% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31%. Every home has at least three bedrooms.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as no one commutes via public transport. Nearly 30% of the workforce works from home, and most households own three or more vehicles.

The population is very stable, with only 22.4% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the New South Wales rate of 39.9%.

The workforce is very active, with 83.6% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national average. Two-thirds of the community works in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Grogan is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk. Its walkability score is 0.0, far below the state average.