Middle Falbrook

The population is older than most, with a typical age of 45 and 17.8% being seniors. Children under 15 make up only 12.3%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

The area is very homogeneous, with 71.2% of people born in Australia. Only 4.1% were born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%.

English is the only language used at home by 87.7% of residents. No one in the community uses another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Most residents identify as Christian, at 63%. Those with no religion make up 31.5%, which is a little below the state average of 33.2%.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 4.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 31.6% have completed Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,625, which is a little below the state figure. Only 10.3% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far below the New South Wales average.

Health challenges are common here, as 38.4% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%. However, no one reported needing help with daily activities.

The area has a high rate of volunteers at 19.4% and a much higher proportion of former Defence Force members than most areas. Unpaid housework is also very common, with 30.6% of people doing 15 or more hours a week.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here. The small number of First Nations residents in the broader area have a typical personal income of $1,125, far above the national figure.

Families are the norm here, with 58% being couples with children. No one in the community lives alone, which is far below the national figure of 25.6%.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 82.8% have three or more bedrooms. While 41.4% are owned outright, rent is a little above the national average at $450 a week.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, with every home owning at least one vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes, and the drive time to the city is 138 minutes.

The population is very stable, as only 23.9% of people moved house in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is high at 63.3%, well above the state average. Many residents work in mining (36.7%) or education and training (20.0%), and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

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