Methul

Residents are far older than those in most other areas, with 26.7% aged 65 and over. This is well above the national figure of 17.2%. Children under 15 make up only 15% of the population.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no one born overseas. English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the only language used at home. No residents speak a language other than English, which is far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

Christianity is the dominant faith, shared by 70% of the population. Only 11.7% of residents report having no religion, a figure far below the national average of 38.9%.

Qualifications are generally lower than in most areas, with only 8.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, and 21.4% of qualifications are in agriculture and environment.

Typical household weekly income is $1,125, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. While 22.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, no one earns more than $2,000 per week individually.

Long-term health conditions are much less common here than in other areas, affecting 20% of people. This is well below the national average of 27.7%.

Volunteering is very high, with 32.7% of residents participating, far above the national figure of 14.1%. However, no one in the area provides unpaid care.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

The area has a high number of people living alone, at 31.8%, which is well above the national figure. Couples without children are the most common family type.

Every home is a separate house with three or more bedrooms, and 59.1% are owned outright. Renting is very common for the area at 45.5%, though typical weekly rent is very low at $50.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with every home owning at least two vehicles. About 29.4% of the workforce works from home, and no one uses public transport to commute.

The population is very stable, with only 11.5% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Employment is strongly tied to the land, with 70.6% of people working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Full-time employment is high at 67.6%, and there is no unemployment.

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