Hallsville

The population is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical age of 42. It is a family-heavy area, as seen in the high percentage of children and the fact that 54.4% of residents are married.

The community is very homogenous, with 93.9% of people born in Australia. This is far below the New South Wales figure for overseas births, and most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the primary language for almost everyone here, with only 0.9% of people using another language at home. This is far below the state and national figures.

Christianity is the most common faith at 68.4%. The proportion of people reporting no religion is 27.7%, which is far below the national figure.

Education levels are higher than in most similar areas, with 18.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, this remains well below the New South Wales average.

Typical household income is $2,008 a week, which is a little above the state and national figures. The area also has a higher proportion of high-earners than most similar places.

Health challenges are more common here, with 34.7% of people living with a long-term condition. This is well above the national figure, and 7.2% of residents need help with daily activities.

Residents are very active in providing support, with 20.8% providing unpaid care and 20.4% volunteering. This is well above the state and national averages.

The First Nations community is notably young, with a typical age of 18. This group also has a very strong employment record, with an unemployment rate of 0.0%.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of children in the area and the fact that very few people live alone.

Every single home in Hallsville is a separate house, and 94.1% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, occurring in only 7.8% of households.

Car dependence is total, with every home owning at least one motor vehicle and 0% of people using public transport to commute. Many households own three or more cars.

The community is relatively stable, as there have been no recent arrivals from overseas. About 34.5% of people have moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure.

Job prospects are strong, with an unemployment rate of just 0.9%. A high number of residents are working or looking for work, particularly in health care and social assistance.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a very low walkability score. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.