Jerangle

The community is far older than the national figure, with 22.2% of people aged 65 and over. While children under 15 make up 16.7% of the population, the typical resident is 49 years old.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people (6.7%) than the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language, with only 4.4% of people using another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

A large portion of the community reports no religion (47.8%), a figure well above the national average, while 46.7% identify as Christian.

The area is highly educated, with 27.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the percentage of people who completed Year 12 is far below the state and national figures.

Typical personal and household incomes are about the same as the state and national figures, though only 9.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 36.7% of people having a long-term health condition and 15.6% reporting a mental health condition.

Community spirit is very high, as 33.8% of residents volunteer and 36.8% provide unpaid care. A striking 12.7% of people have served in the Defence Force.

The First Nations community is small, with a typical age of 64 years and personal incomes that are far below the state and national figures.

Families are the main household type, with 54.7% being couples with children. About 21.2% of people live alone, which is well below the national figure.

Homes are typically large and owned outright, with 93.9% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare, occurring in only 9.1% of households.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as no one uses public transport for commuting and every home has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is quite mobile for a small area, with 38.6% of people having moved home in the last five years.

Agriculture and forestry are the primary industries for 35.6% of workers. While 67.6% of adults are working or looking for work, the unemployment rate is well above the national average at 8.7%.

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.