Melinga

The community is far older than the national figure, with 22.3% of people aged 65 and over. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 13.4%, which is well below the 18.2% seen across New South Wales.

Most residents were born in Australia (72.3%), and English and Australian ancestries are the most common. The proportion of people born overseas is 13.4%, which is far below the state and national figures.

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

About 38.4% of people report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 49.1%.

The area has lower qualification levels than most, with only 9.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 35.6% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 58.9%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,468, which is a little below the national figure. Only 12.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a rate far below the state average.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 34.8% of people having a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%, and 11.6% of residents have a mental health condition.

A higher proportion of people provide unpaid care (14.3%) and do significant housework compared to other areas. However, the volunteer rate of 10.2% is well below the national figure of 14.1%.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, making it smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

The area has a much higher rate of one-parent families (17.3%) than the national average of 14.1%. Most homes house two people, and about a quarter of residents live alone.

Housing is exclusively made up of separate houses, with 51.3% owned outright—far above the national figure of 31%. Renting is far less common here than in the state, at only 17.9%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 100% of homes owning a motor vehicle and no one using public transport to commute. There are no public transport stops or routes available.

Residents tend to stay put, as only 27.9% have moved in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is 9.6%, which is well above the national figure of 5.1%. Many of the remaining workforce is employed in health care and social assistance.

The walkability score is 0.0, meaning it is completely car-dependent. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.