Kings Plains

The population is small, with only 26 people. It is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 42, and has far fewer children and seniors than most similar areas.

This is a community with deep local roots, as no residents were born overseas. The vast majority of people identify as Australian, English, Irish or Scottish.

English is the only language used at home here, which is far below the national and state figures for linguistic diversity.

The area is strongly religious, with 73.1% of people identifying as Christian. This is reflected in the number of people with no religion, which is among the lowest at this level.

Education levels are high, with 28.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, a figure that is slightly above the national average.

Typical family incomes are much lower than most areas, at $1,125 a week. This is far below the New South Wales figure of $2,185, and no one earns $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, with 34.6% of people having a long-term condition. This is much higher than most areas, and 11.5% of residents need help with daily activities.

Community spirit is very high, with 47.6% of people volunteering. A significant 28.6% of residents also provide unpaid care, which is far above the national average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Families tend to be slightly larger than the national average, with 2.6 people per home. Couples with or without children make up the bulk of the households.

The typical monthly home-loan payment is $1,712, which is well below the state average. There are fewer people per bedroom than in most other areas.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, meaning residents have no access to buses or trains.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 46.2% of people moving house in the last five years, which is well above the national figure.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, at 66.7%, which is well above the state and national averages.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no groceries, health services or schools within a 15-minute walk.