Koolkhan

The area is far older than the national figure, with 19.4% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 12.9% of the population, which is well below the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas ancestry are predominantly English, Irish, or Dutch. Only 12.9% of people were born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales average.

English is the only language used at home by 83.9% of residents. No one in the community speaks a language other than English, which is far below the national and state figures.

Over half the community (51.6%) has no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the only other significant affiliation at 32.3%.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most similar areas. Only 11.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and 40% completed Year 12, both of which are far below the state and national figures.

While typical personal income is well above the national figure, no one earns $2,000 or more a week. Typical weekly family income is $2,124, which is about the same as the state average.

People needing help with daily activities make up 9.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure. However, the rate of long-term health conditions is a little below the state average.

Participation in unpaid work is very low, with only 11.5% of people caring for children or doing significant housework. No residents reported volunteering, which is far below the national average.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here. For the small number of First Nations people recorded, the typical age is far younger than the state average at 12 years.

Homes in Koolkhan are smaller than usual, with a typical 2.2 people per home, which is a little below the national average of 2.5.

Home-loan payments are much higher than most areas, with a typical monthly cost of $2,509. Typical weekly rent is $363, which is a little below the state average.

The area has no public transport stops or routes. Residents face a 28-minute walk to the nearest stop, meaning there are no weekly departures per 1,000 people.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 45.2% of people moving into the area in the last five years, which is well above the national figure.

About 57.7% of adults are working or looking for work. This is about the same as the state average but well below the national figure.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.2, far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.