Lower Macdonald

The area is far older than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 53. Seniors make up 25% of the population, while children under 15 account for just 11.5%, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia (78.7%), though 13.9% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 88.5% of the community. Only 3.3% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

About 40.6% of residents report no religion, which is well above the state average. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 51.6%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 11.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 32.4% of residents completed Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,278, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 9.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a rate far below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 36.5% of residents. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%, with arthritis being the most reported condition.

A high number of residents perform significant unpaid housework, with 32.4% doing 15 or more hours a week. This is far above the national figure of 20.7%.

The First Nations community is small, with a typical age of 66, which is far older than the national figure of 24. Typical personal income for First Nations residents is $824, well above the national average.

Living arrangements are often small or solo, as 38.6% of people live alone, far above the national average. This helps explain why the typical home holds only 2.0 people.

Every single home in the area is a separate house. While 38.6% of these are owned outright, which is well above the national figure, only 16.7% of households are renting.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 100% of homes owning at least one motor vehicle and no one commuting by public transport. The drive time to the city is 91 minutes.

The community is relatively stable, with 27.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer people are working or looking for work here compared to most areas, at 51.6%. The unemployment rate is 8.6%, which is well above the national figure of 5.1%.

With a walkability score of 0.0, the area is completely car-dependent. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk for any resident.