Karaak Flat

The community is far older than the national figure, with 25.6% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 11.6% of the population, which is well below the New South Wales average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas births make up only 9.3%, far below the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the sole language spoken at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

Religious affiliation is more common here than elsewhere, with 60.5% identifying as Christian and only 18.6% reporting no religion, which is far below the national figure.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with 30.3% of people completing Year 12 and no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,125, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are reported by 14.0% of residents, which is well above the national average. However, no one currently needs help with daily activities.

Residents are more likely to provide unpaid care or do heavy housework than people in most other areas. About 18.2% of the community also ever volunteer.

The First Nations population is very small. For those identified, the typical age of 60 is far older than the New South Wales average of 23.

More than half of households are couples with children, and homes are slightly more crowded than the national average with 2.6 people per home.

Typical weekly rent is $320, which is well below the state figure of $420. Home loan payments are around $1,560 a month.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 61.9% of workers driving and no one using public transport. There are no public transport stops or routes available.

The population is very stable, with only 13.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Full-time employment is very low at 19.0%, though the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no schools, parks, or shops within a 15-minute walk.