Ivanhoe

About 22.6% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, a figure far above the 3.4% seen in New South Wales. The typical resident is 42, making the community noticeably older than both the state and national averages.

The area is very traditional in its roots, with 77.4% of people born in Australia. Only 3.1% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.1% of people using another language at home. This is far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

Nearly half of the community identifies as Christian, while 31.8% report no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 25.2% of people completing Year 12. This is far below the state and national figures of around 59%.

Typical personal weekly income is $864, which is about the same as the national figure. However, typical household income of $1,416 is well below the New South Wales average of $1,829.

Residents generally report better health than most, with only 23.0% having a long-term health condition. This is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Community spirit is evident in the volunteer rate, which is 19.8%—well above the national figure of 14.1%. Conversely, far fewer people provide unpaid care compared to the rest of the state.

The First Nations community is a significant part of the area, though they face challenges with a median personal income of $389, which is well below the national figure of $540.

Living arrangements are diverse, with 35.8% of people living alone, far above the national average of 25.6%. Small households are common, as people per home is a little below the national figure.

Housing is very affordable, with typical weekly rents of $150 and typical home-loan payments of just $100. Most people live in separate houses, and 44.2% own their home outright.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, though 12.5% of homes have no motor vehicle. While there are a few public transport stops, 0% of the population uses it for commuting.

The population is very settled, with only 23.9% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main employers for nearly half the workforce. Full-time employment is far above the national figure at 76.3%.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.6. Many homes are far from public transport and parks compared to the state average.