Grong Grong

Children under 15 make up 23.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. The typical resident is 40, and there is a higher than usual proportion of people in de facto relationships.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 8% born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales average. Those with overseas roots most commonly cite English, Irish, or German ancestry.

English is the main language for 80.1% of the community. While far fewer people use another language at home compared to the state average, the rate of people who speak little or no English is much higher than in similar areas.

Christianity is the most common faith at 48.4%. Those with no religion make up 33.4% of the population, which is about the same as the state average but well below the national figure.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 31.1% of residents completing Year 12. Qualifications are often linked to the local landscape, with agriculture and environment being the most common field of study.

Incomes are generally low, with a typical family earning $1,600 a week, which is well below the national figure of $2,120. Only 3.7% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, a much lower rate than most areas.

Residents report fewer long-term health issues than most areas, with 25.1% having a condition. Mental health conditions are also much less common here than in other similar areas.

Volunteering is a standout feature, with 24.8% of people helping out, far above the national average of 14.1%. Caregiving is also common, with 28% of people providing unpaid childcare.

There are 9 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group is notably young, with a typical age of just 12, and they earn a typical personal income of $1,187, which is far above the state and national figures.

Families with children are common, making up 62.6% of households. However, there are also more people living alone than in most areas, at 28.3%.

Housing is dominated by large, detached houses, with 90.2% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Ownership is high, as 44.6% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, and 60.9% of workers drive to get to their jobs. While there are a few bus stops, the walk to the nearest one can take up to 72 minutes.

The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the rest of the state. Interestingly, there has been a much higher rate of recent arrivals from overseas than in similar areas.

The local economy is centered on the land, with 48.4% of people working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Full-time employment is much higher here than the national average, at 64.8%.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.2, far below the state average. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.