Merrygoen

The typical resident is 41, making the area a little older than the New South Wales average. First Nations people are well represented here at 11.4%, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 6.3% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with no residents using another language at home, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas; only 20.3% of people report no religion, which is far below the national average of 38.9%.

Formal qualifications are much lower than the state average, with no residents holding a bachelor degree and only 35.7% completing Year 12. Many adults hold a Certificate III or IV.

Incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $900. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.9% of residents. Asthma is the most reported condition at 19%.

Community support is high, with 16.1% of people providing unpaid care—well above the national figure. Volunteers also make up 17.9% of the population, which is well above the state average.

There are 9 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 11 years, which is far younger than the national figure of 24.

Living arrangements are varied, with a high number of people living alone (40%) alongside a significant proportion of one-parent families at 21.8%.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 96.7% have three or more bedrooms. More than half (53.3%) are owned outright, far above the national average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops. While 30.6% of workers work from home, the rest rely on vehicles to get to work.

The population is quite mobile, with 39.4% of residents having moved house in the last five years.

The workforce is very active, with 73.2% of adults working or looking for work. Most are employed in agriculture, though the unemployment rate of 9.8% is well above the national average.

There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, resulting in a walkability score of 0.0.