Middle Arm

The area is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 46 and a high proportion of seniors at 22.8%. First Nations people make up 5.0% of the population, which is a little above the state and national figures.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 87.3% born here and only 7.2% born overseas. This is far below the figures for New South Wales and Australia.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 1.3% of people using another language at home. This is far below the state average, and no one in the area reports speaking little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith at 59.4%. Those reporting no religion make up 31.3% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Education levels are generally lower than the state and national averages, with 15.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, nearly half of residents have completed Year 12, which is higher than most similar areas.

Typical weekly household income is $1,531, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. Personal incomes are also slightly lower than the state and national averages.

Long-term health conditions are well above the national average, affecting 36.6% of residents. Mental health conditions are also more common here than in most other areas.

Unpaid care is common, with 15.2% of people providing unpaid care and 28.8% doing significant housework, both of which are well above state figures. There is also a much higher rate of former Defence Force members at 5.7%.

There are 19 First Nations people in the area. This group is far younger than the wider community, with a typical age of 15, though personal incomes are among the lowest for this level.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 58.2% of households are couples with children.

Housing is exclusively made up of separate houses, with 53.8% owned outright—far above the national figure. Renting is very rare here, at only 4.5%.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with 100% of homes owning a vehicle and no one using public transport to commute. A typical trip to the city takes 126 minutes.

The population is very stable, with only 19.6% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%, and there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Unemployment is very low at 2.1%, well below the national figure. Full-time employment is also lower than average at 50.8%, with many residents working in education, public administration, and retail.

The area has a walkability score of 0, meaning it is completely car-dependent. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.