Khancoban

The community is much older than the rest of the state, with 27% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 13.5%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas heritage primarily list English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry. Only 12.5% of people were born overseas, far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 89% of the population. Very few people use another language at home, which is far below the New South Wales figure.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 48.3%. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 39.5% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national average of 58.8%.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,199, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 12.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the state average.

About 32% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most common reported conditions.

Volunteering is very common here, with 23.6% of people helping out, far above the national figure. There is also a much higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

First Nations residents are typically much younger than the national average, with a typical age of just 10 years. Their typical personal income of $749 is higher than the national figure.

Many residents live alone, accounting for 35.7% of households, which is far above the national average. Because of this, there are typically fewer people per home than in most areas.

Home ownership is very high, with 53.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most people live in separate houses, and typical weekly rents are much lower than the national average at $195.

The area is heavily dependent on cars, with no one commuting by public transport and no public transport stops available. About 10.6% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national average.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 46.1% of people moving in the last five years. This is well above the national figure.

Many residents work in the electricity, gas, and water industry, while others are in accommodation and food services. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, which is a little below the national figure.

While many residents live within a short walk of groceries and schools, the area is mostly car-dependent. There are no health services within a 15-minute walk.