Kings Plains

The community is notably older than most areas, with the typical resident aged 48 and 21.5% being seniors. It also has a very high Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of 15.7%, which is far above the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 6.6% of the population, a figure far below the national average. English is the primary ancestry alongside Australian, Scottish, and Irish heritage.

English is the only language used at home in this area. No residents reported using another language or speaking little to no English, which is far below the state and national figures.

About 60.3% of the population identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 31.4%, which is a little below the New South Wales figure and well below the national average.

Education levels are lower than the national average, with only 15% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 40.6% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state figure.

Income levels are quite strong, as 29.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the national average. The typical weekly household income is $1,833, about the same as the state average.

While 32.2% of people have a long-term health condition—well above the national figure—very few people (2.5%) actually need help with daily activities. Arthritis and asthma are the most common reported conditions.

This is a highly active community where 29% of people volunteer, far above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a strong history of service, with 5.8% having served in the Defence Force.

The First Nations community here is relatively young, with a typical age of 20. Personal and household incomes for First Nations residents are far above the state and national averages.

Family units are common, with 58.3% being couples with children. Very few people live alone (17%) or in one-parent families (4.2%), both of which are well below the national average.

Every single home in the area is a separate house. Home ownership is very high, with 48.9% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute and every home owning at least one vehicle. Most households have two or three cars.

Residents tend to stay in the area for a long time, as only 13.3% moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

A high number of adults are working or looking for work, though the unemployment rate of 5.9% is much higher than most similar areas. Many residents work in health care, agriculture, or retail.

The area is almost completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.