Leadville

The community is far older than the national figure, but also has a much higher share of children under 15 than most areas. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 12.1% of the population, which is well above the New South Wales average of 3.4%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 4.3% of the population, which is far below the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the only language used at home by the vast majority of residents. No one in the community uses another language at home, a figure far below the state and national averages.

About 60.7% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 26.4% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 11.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 29.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average of 58.9%.

Typical weekly incomes are far below the national figures, with the typical personal income at $511. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week, and the typical family income of $1,312 is much lower than in most other areas.

While 30.7% of people have a long-term health condition—which is higher than most areas—only 2.9% need help with daily activities. Arthritis is the most common long-term condition reported.

Volunteering is common here, with 19.8% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. However, far fewer people provide unpaid childcare or housework compared to most other areas.

There are 17 First Nations people in the area, who are noticeably older than the state average with a typical age of 27. Typical personal income for this group is $425, which is well below the national figure.

Homes are slightly larger than usual with 2.6 people per household. The area has a much higher rate of one-parent families than most areas, and 30% of people live alone.

Every single home in Leadville is a separate house. While 44% are owned outright—far above the national figure—the typical weekly rent of $150 is much lower than most other areas.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport to get to work. Every home has at least one motor vehicle, and 31.3% of workers operate from home, which is far above the national average.

The population is very stable, with only 19.5% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the main industry, employing 52.1% of the workforce. While full-time employment is well above the national average, the unemployment rate of 5.7% is also higher than most areas.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.8. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk of any home.