Moorwatha

The community is far older than the national figure, with a quarter of residents aged 65 or over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 10% of the population, which is well below the New South Wales average of 18.2%.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 5% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national figure where 22.3% of people use another language.

Christianity is the main faith for 66.7% of residents, while 35% report having no religion, a figure slightly above the state average.

The community is well-qualified, with 27.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, matching the state average. Qualifications are spread across engineering, agriculture, and management.

Typical weekly household income is $2,250, which is well above the national figure of $1,746. However, no households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents report very good health, with long-term health conditions affecting only 18.3% of people, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteering is very common here, with 33.3% of people volunteering, a rate far above the national average of 14.1%.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.

Homes tend to be larger than most areas, with an average of 2.8 people per household. Most families are couples, and there are no one-parent families.

Every home in the area is a separate house, though only 54.5% have three or more bedrooms, which is far below the national average. About 27.3% of households are renting.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with every home owning at least two vehicles. About 25% of the workforce works from home, but no one uses public transport to commute.

The population is very stable, with only 23.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is very active, with 66.7% of adults working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Jobs are mainly in agriculture, health, and manufacturing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.