Mole River

The area is far older than the national figure, with 38.2% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 4.5% of the population, which is among the lowest for similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots predominantly list English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish ancestry. Only 6.7% of people were born overseas, far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%.

English is the primary language for 93.3% of the community. Very few people use another language at home (4.5%), and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith, shared by 57.3% of residents. Those with no religion make up 33.7%, which is about the same as the New South Wales average.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 12.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents finished school at Year 10, and 30.3% completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical incomes are among the lowest for similar areas, with the typical household earning $837 a week. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, as 31.5% of people have a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also more frequent, affecting 11.2% of residents.

A high number of former Defence Force members live here, at 10.8%, which is well above the national figure. Volunteers make up 18.9% of the community, a figure well above the national average.

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

Half of all residents live alone, which is far above the national figure of 25.6%. This helps explain why there are very few children in the area and why the typical home only houses 1.7 people.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 61.9% are owned outright, which is far above the state average. Renting is non-existent here.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with 100% of homes owning at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the area.

About 34.8% of the population has moved in the last five years, which is a lower rate than seen across Australia.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry, employing 69.8% of the workforce. While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, the proportion of adults working or looking for work (47.8%) is much lower than most areas.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. The terrain is also steeper than the state average, with a mean slope of 11.1%.