Hayes Gap

The population is small and lacks age diversity, as there are no children or seniors. Those who do live here are typically 54, which is far older than the national figure of 38.

People born overseas are far less common here than in the rest of the state. Most residents claim English, Irish, or Australian ancestry.

English is the only language spoken at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English, which is far below the national and state figures.

About 40.9% of residents have no religion, which is well above the New South Wales figure of 33.2%. Over half of the community identifies as Christian.

Education levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 22.7% completing Year 12.

Typical family and household incomes are well above the state and national figures, with 13.6% of people earning $2,000 or more a week.

Mental health conditions are reported by 18.2% of residents, which is far above the state average. However, no one in the area needs help with daily activities.

Unpaid care for others is much more common here than in most areas, though very few people do significant amounts of unpaid housework.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes here are smaller than most, with only 2.0 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5.

Typical weekly rents are well below state and national averages at $273, and typical monthly home loan payments are also lower than the state figure.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it completely reliant on private vehicles.

About 31.8% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is well below the New South Wales figure of 39.9%.

About 59.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is about the same as the state average.

This is a car-dependent area with no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.