Kandos

Seniors make up 32.6% of the population, which is far above the national figure. First Nations people also have a strong presence here at 8.9%, while children under 15 make up only 14.2%, well below the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than in the rest of the state. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, each accounting for about 40% of the community.

English is the main language for 84.5% of people, and the proportion using another language at home is far below the national figure. Only 0.6% of residents speak little or no English.

Over half of the community identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 30.2%, which is well below the national figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 26.3% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the state and national averages, and bachelor degree holders make up just 6.2% of adults.

Typical incomes are among the lowest at this level, with the typical household earning just $677 a week. This is far below the national figure of $1,746, and very few households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, with 44.8% of people having a long-term health condition, far above the national average. This is reflected in the 12% of residents who need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is a little above the national figure at 16.6%. There is also a slightly higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to the rest of the state.

The community has a significant First Nations population of 113 people. While the unemployment rate for this group is 0%, their typical personal income of $364 is well below the national figure.

Living alone is very common, with 49.1% of people in single-person homes, far above the national average. One-parent families also make up 25.7% of households, which is among the highest for similar areas.

Home ownership is high, with 48.1% of houses owned outright. Rent is far below the national figure, with a typical weekly rent of $220, and most homes are separate houses.

Cars are the primary way to get to work for 63% of people. While there are several bus routes, no one commutes by public transport, and very few people work from home.

The population is quite stable, as far fewer people have moved in the last five years compared to the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than elsewhere, with only 33.2% of adults in the workforce. The unemployment rate is 12.3%, which is well above the national figure.

The area is quite walkable for daily needs, as over 85% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and health services. This is far above the state average for amenity access.