Maude

First Nations people make up 8.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. The community is younger than most, with 20.9% of people being children under 15 and a very low proportion of seniors aged 65 and over.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 80.9% born here. Only 6.4% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the state and national figures for language diversity. No one in the community speaks little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith at 55.5%. The proportion of people reporting no religion is 22.7%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 35.4% of people completing Year 12 and just 3.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many adults hold a Certificate III or IV.

Typical personal income is $900 a week, which is a little above the national figure. However, only 11.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the state average.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with a long-term health condition reported by only 20.9%. No one in the community requires help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is a strong feature here, with 21.7% of people volunteering, well above the national figure of 14.1%. Conversely, rates of unpaid childcare and housework are much lower than most areas.

There are 9 First Nations people in the community. This group is younger than the state average, with a typical age of 33 and a typical personal income of $1,125, which is far above the national figure.

Living arrangements are varied, with 38.9% of people living alone and 17.2% of families being one-parent families. Homes are generally smaller than average, with 2.3 people per household.

Most residents live in separate houses, and 41.7% own their home outright, far above the national average. Renting is rare at 8.3%, and typical monthly mortgage payments are very low at $325.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle and no one using public transport. Most people drive themselves to work, though 16.3% work from home.

The population is quite stable, with only 27% of people having moved house in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Work is centered on the land, with 75.5% of people employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. The area has a very strong employment rate, with 87.8% working full-time and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.4. There are no schools, health services, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk for any resident.