Midginbil

The community is notably older than most areas, with a typical age of 50 and 20.2% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 14.3% of the population, which is well below the national average of 18.2%.

While 75% of residents were born in Australia, 15.5% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Irish.

English is the main language for 84.5% of the community. Only 4.8% use another language at home, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

A little above the national figure, 41.7% of residents report having no religion. Other common affiliations include Christianity at 33.3% and Buddhism at 6.0%.

The area is highly qualified, with 27.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, only 37.1% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 58.9%.

Typical incomes are quite low; the typical personal weekly income is $545, which is well below the national figure of $805. Only 17.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than elsewhere, affecting 32.1% of people. This includes higher-than-average rates of arthritis, asthma, and mental health conditions.

A very high proportion of residents, 35.6%, spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework. However, the area has much lower rates of volunteering and unpaid childcare than most other areas.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.8% of the population, which is a little above the state average. Those identifying as First Nations are far older than the national typical age, at 47 years.

Homes here are slightly larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. More than half of households are couples with children, while 21.7% of people live alone.

Every single home in Midginbil is a separate house. Home ownership is high, with 47.8% of houses owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

The community is entirely car-dependent; every home has a vehicle and no one uses public transport to commute. A large 32.3% of workers operate from home.

The population is relatively stable, with 31.6% of residents having moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is smaller than in most areas, with only 45.2% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 9.1%, which is much higher than the national average of 5.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is quite steep.