Kilgin

Children under 15 make up 22.0% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. De facto relationships are also very common here, occurring at a rate far above that of New South Wales.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the state and national averages at just 5.1%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the only language spoken at home in this community. This is far below the national figure, where 22.3% of people typically use another language.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 32.2% report no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is about the same as the New South Wales average.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 11.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical household income is $1,187 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, as 40.7% of people have a long-term health condition and 15.3% need help with daily activities—both far above state and national averages.

This is a supportive community where 28.9% of people provide unpaid care, a rate far above the national average. Volunteers are also more common here than in most other areas.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is well below the state and national proportions.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. Couples with children make up the vast majority of families at 82.6%.

The typical weekly rent is $305, which is well below the New South Wales figure of $420. Monthly home-loan payments are typically $1,950.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. This is reflected in the fact that 40.0% of the workforce works from home.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 42.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is a little above the national average.

While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, full-time employment is well below the national average at 50.0%. Many residents work as managers or in health and social assistance.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no parks, schools, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk.