Milbrulong

The area is far older than the national figure, with 21% of people aged 65 and over. It also has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most areas, at 6.7%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than in the rest of the state. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the national and state figures for language diversity.

About 60% of residents identify as Christians, while those with no religion make up 32.8%, a figure well below the national average.

Qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 6.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, and about a quarter of qualifications are in agriculture and environment.

Typical household incomes are well below the state and national figures. Personal incomes are also lower, with over half of residents earning under $650 a week.

Health challenges are more common here than elsewhere, with 33.6% of people living with a long-term health condition and more people needing daily help than is typical.

Volunteering is very common, with 46.9% of people participating—far above the national figure. Many residents also spend significant time on unpaid housework.

The First Nations community here is older than elsewhere, with a typical age of 42. Personal and household incomes for this group are far below the state and national averages.

Homes generally house two or more people, and there are far fewer people living alone than in most other areas. Nearly half of all households are couples with children.

Home ownership is very high, with 66.7% of homes owned outright. Most are large, separate houses with three or more bedrooms, and typical rents and mortgage payments are far below the national figures.

Cars are essential here, as there are no public transport stops. While no home is without a vehicle, 33.3% of workers now work from home, which is far above the national average.

About 33.9% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is well below the state and national trends.

The workforce is very active, with more people working or looking for work than in most areas. The local economy is heavily tied to the land, with 59.1% of jobs in agriculture, forestry and fishing.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.