Manilla

Manilla has a very strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population at 16.8%, which is far above the national figure. The area is notably older than most, with seniors making up 28.7% of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 5.2% born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales average. English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common following Australian.

English is the primary language for almost everyone here, as only 1.6% of people use another language at home. This is far below the state and national figures.

Nearly 60% of the community identifies as Christian. The proportion of people reporting no religion is 30.9%, which is well below the national figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 7.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 28.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figure, with the usual household earning $994 a week. Only 7.7% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, far below the state average.

Health challenges are common here; 41.3% of people have a long-term health condition, and 10.2% need help with daily activities, both of which are among the highest figures for similar areas.

A slightly higher proportion of people volunteer here compared to the state average. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members at 3.8%.

The First Nations community is a significant part of the town, with 402 people. While unemployment for this group is much lower than the national average at 3.7%, Year 12 completion is far below at 25.6%.

Living arrangements are varied, with 34.9% of people living alone and 27.6% of families being one-parent families, the latter being among the highest figures at this level.

Detached houses make up 94.6% of homes, and 43.4% are owned outright. Weekly rent is well below the national figure, typically costing $260.

Cars are essential for the community, as 65.7% of workers drive to work and nobody uses public transport to commute. Only 7.6% of people work from home, far below the national average.

About 34.9% of the population moved in the last five years, which is higher than most similar areas. Recent overseas arrivals make up 10.4% of the community.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 44.9%. The most common industries for those employed are health care, retail, and education.

The area is somewhat walkable with a score of 5.4, and nearly 90% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, 60.5% of homes are within 10 minutes of public transport, far below the state average.