Merotherie

The community is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 50 and 20.8% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 12.5%, which is well below the state and national figures.

The area is predominantly Australian born, with no residents born overseas, a figure far below both the state and national levels. People identify mostly as Australian, Scottish, German, or English.

English is the only language used at home, and no residents speak little or no English. This is far below the national and state figures for language diversity.

Three quarters of the population identify as Christian. Another 33.3% report no religion, which is about the same as the New South Wales figure.

No adults in the community hold a bachelor degree or higher, a figure that is among the lowest for similar areas and far below the national average. There are no schools within 3 km.

Typical personal weekly income is $612, which is well below the national figure of $805. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week, far below the state and national averages.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 37.5% of residents, which is far above the state average. However, no one reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Community spirit is high, with 30% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. Unpaid work is also common, with 55% doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. Half of all families are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,500, which is well below the New South Wales figure. On average, there are 0.8 people per bedroom.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, leaving residents entirely dependent on private vehicles.

The population is very settled, with no one moving into the area in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

The community is highly active in the workforce, with 95% of adults working or looking for work, a figure far above the state and national averages.

Merotherie is entirely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk. The walkability score is 0.0, far below the state average.