Holbrook

Holbrook is far older than most areas, with 30.8% of residents aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up 15.3% of the population, which is a little below the national figure.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 5.8% of people born overseas. This is far below the figures for both New South Wales and Australia.

English is the primary language for 89.2% of residents. Only 2.4% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national averages.

Christianity is the most common faith at 55.8%. Those reporting no religion make up 31.5%, a figure that is well below the national average.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with 36.6% of residents completing Year 12. Only 10.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure.

Incomes are generally low, with a typical weekly household income of $1,101, well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 8.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas. Long-term health conditions affect 35.3% of residents, and 8.8% need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is a strong feature of the town, with 20.9% of people volunteering, well above the national figure. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members than in most areas.

There are 51 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The unemployment rate for this group is 14.3%, which is well above the state average.

Many people live alone, accounting for 35.6% of households, which is far above the national figure. One-parent families are also more common here than in most areas.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 45.1% of homes are owned outright. Typical weekly rent is $185, which is far below the national figure.

Car use is essential, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 37.8% owning two cars.

While 30.5% of people moved in the last five years, there has been a recent influx of overseas arrivals, with 15.8% arriving recently.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are major employers for 20% of the workforce. However, the proportion of adults working or looking for work is far below the national figure.

The town is somewhat walkable, with 74.3% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. Access to health services is also good, though it is far harder to walk to public transport than in other parts of the state.