Manobalai

Manobalai is an older community where 32.9% of people are seniors, far above the national figure of 17.2%. It also has a strong First Nations presence, with 7.9% of residents identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, well above the New South Wales average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and English is the most common ancestry at 51.3%. Only 9.2% of people were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures.

English is the only language used at home here, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the 22.3% national average.

Christianity is the most common faith at 48.7%. Those with no religion make up 28.9% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

The area has a much lower rate of higher education than most areas, with only 5.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents finished school at Year 10, and those with qualifications often hold Certificates III or IV.

Typical household income is $1,833 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. However, typical personal income is $669, a little below the national average of $805.

Residents are generally healthier than average, with a long-term health rate of 23.7%, well below the national figure of 27.7%. No one in the community reported needing help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is very high at 26.8%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. A high proportion of people also spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework, far above the state average.

There are six First Nations people in the area. The typical First Nations resident is 42, far older than the national median of 24, though their personal income is well below the national figure.

Most households are couples, with 53.1% being couples without children. Only 10% of people live alone, which is far below the national average of 25.6%.

Every home in Manobalai is a separate house, and 60% are owned outright, far above the national rate of 31%. Homes are typically large, with 90% having three or more bedrooms.

The community is entirely car-dependent, as no one uses public transport to commute. This is reflected in the high number of vehicles per home, with 44.4% of households owning two cars.

The population is very stable, with only 16.9% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing dominate the local economy, employing 52.8% of the workforce. Full-time employment is a little above the national average, and there is no unemployment in the area.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.