Hebden

The area is far more youthful than the national average, with a high number of children and a typical resident aged 38. It also has a significant First Nations presence at 13.4%, which is well above the state and national figures.

Hebden is almost entirely Australian-born, with 97.0% of residents born here and no one born overseas. This is far below the figures for New South Wales and Australia.

English is the only language used at home for 100% of the population. While the proportion of people using another language is higher than in some similar areas, it remains far below the state and national averages.

About 40.3% of residents have no religion, which is a little above the national figure. The remaining population is primarily Christian.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 35.4% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure, and half of the adults listed their highest school year as Year 10.

Typical weekly household income is $3,416, which is far above the state and national figures. Personal incomes are also well above the national average, with a typical weekly amount of $1,187.

The community is generally healthy, with no one needing help with daily activities. This is well below the state and national averages, and the rate of mental health conditions is also much lower than most areas.

Volunteer work is well above the national figure at 22.4%. A high number of people also spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework, which is far above the state average.

First Nations residents are far younger than the state average, with a typical age of just 13. While household incomes for this group are far above the national figure, typical personal income is a little below.

Homes here are larger than most, with a typical 3.6 people per house. Most of these are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families in the area.

The area has more people per bedroom than most, and typical weekly rent of $350 is about the same as the national figure. Monthly home-loan payments are a little below the national average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. Because of this, no one uses public transport to commute, and only 8.8% of people work from home.

Movement is slightly lower than the national average, with 38.2% of people having moved house in the last five years.

Adults are very active in the workforce, with 83.7% working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure. Many work in mining, construction, or agriculture.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.