Lake Bathurst

The population is far older than the state and national averages, with few children under 15. Interestingly, de facto relationships are much more common here than in most similar areas.

English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries. While 16.1% of people were born overseas, this is far below the figures for New South Wales and Australia.

English is the primary language for 91.3% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the state and national averages.

Christianity is the dominant faith at 70.2%. The share of people reporting no religion is far below the national figure.

Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, and 19.7% hold a bachelor degree or higher. However, the rate of people completing Year 12 is far below the state and national averages.

Typical weekly household income is $1,696, which is about the same as the national figure. Personal incomes are a little below the state and national averages.

A little more than the national average of people report a long-term health condition, with arthritis being the most common. However, fewer people here need help with daily activities compared to most areas.

Volunteering is very common here, with 23.9% of people pitching in, a figure far above the state average. There are also more former Defence Force members here than in most similar areas.

First Nations people make up 3.2% of the population. This group has a typical personal income of $1,562, which is far above the state and national figures.

Nearly half of all homes are occupied by couples without children. One-parent families are a little more common here than in most similar areas.

Every single home is a separate house, and 44.7% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Renting is very rare, with only 10.5% of households renting.

Cars are essential, as 100% of homes have at least one vehicle and no one uses public transport to get to work. This is consistent with the total lack of public transport stops in the area.

The community is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state and national averages.

Full-time employment is higher than the national average, though the unemployment rate of 7.5% is also a little above the national figure. Many people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of zero. There are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.