Kungala

Residents here are far older than the national figure, with seniors making up 23.4% of the population. Children under 15 are much less common than in most areas, at just 10.3%.

Most people here were born in Australia, and the community is far less diverse than the state average, with only 11.7% born overseas.

English is the primary language for 86.9% of the community. Those using another language at home are far fewer than in the rest of New South Wales.

A high proportion of residents report no religion, at 42.1%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than the state average, with only 31.6% of residents completing Year 12 and far fewer holding a bachelor degree.

Incomes are significantly lower than the national figure. The typical weekly family income is $1,416, which is well below the Australian average of $2,120.

Health challenges are common here, with 39.3% of people living with a long-term condition and 13.1% needing help with daily activities, both far above state levels.

Many residents spend significant time on unpaid housework, at 31.1%, and there is a much higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

The First Nations population is older than the national average, with a typical age of 52, though household incomes for this group are far below the state figure.

Family structures are typical for the region, with 55.9% of households consisting of couples with children and 2.4 people per home.

Home ownership is very high, with 51.8% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. Most are separate houses, though they tend to have fewer bedrooms than usual.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes available for residents.

The community is relatively stable, with a far lower percentage of people moving in the last five years compared to the rest of the state.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than elsewhere, and the unemployment rate is a little above the national average at 6.3%.

Walkability is extremely low, as there are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.