Marlo Merrican

First Nations people make up 15% of the population, which is far above the state and national figures. The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the Australian average, though it has a very low proportion of seniors over 65.

About 20% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas, though still well below the New South Wales average. The most common ancestries are Australian, Irish, and English.

People using another language at home are much more common here than in similar areas, at 18.3%. However, this is still well below the national figure, and no one in the community speaks little or no English.

A large number of residents report having no religion at 45%, which is far above the New South Wales figure and well above the national average.

The area is highly qualified, with 32.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. However, the rate of people completing Year 12 is far below the state figure.

Incomes are very low compared to most areas, with a typical household earning $949 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, and 11.7% of people need help with daily activities, which is well above the state average.

Unpaid work is very common, with 41.9% of people caring for children and 34.9% doing significant housework, both far above national levels.

There are 9 First Nations people in the area, who are far younger and earn much less than the state and national averages.

Homes are larger than usual with 2.8 people per household, and one-parent families are well above the national average at 23.9%.

Every home in the area is a separate house, though they are far smaller than usual, with only 35% having three or more bedrooms. Rent is well below the national figure at $250 a week.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. This is reflected in the fact that 37.5% of people work from home.

Residents are relatively stable, as the 28.1% who moved in the last five years is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the main industry for nearly half the workforce. While 69.8% of adults are working or looking for work, full-time employment is far below the state average.

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