Mummulgum

The community is notably older than the state average, with a typical age of 45 and 21.9% of people aged 65 or over. It also has a strong First Nations identity, with 16.2% of residents being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is far above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with an ancestral background are predominantly Australian, English, or Irish. Only 10.5% were born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales average.

English is the sole language spoken at home, with 0% of the population using another language. This lack of linguistic diversity is far below both the state and national figures.

Over half the population (55.2%) identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 31.4%, which is well below the national figure.

Educational attainment is among the lowest for similar areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 17.3% completing Year 12. This is far below the national average of 58.8%.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with no households earning $3,000 or more per week. The typical personal weekly income of $565 is well below the national figure of $805.

While no one needs help with daily activities, 30.5% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national average. Heart disease is the most common long-term condition reported.

Unpaid care is very common here, with 21.2% of people providing support, a figure well above the state and national averages. Around 15.3% of residents also volunteer.

There are 17 First Nations people in the area, who are noticeably younger than the state average with a typical age of 19. Their typical personal income is $612, slightly above the national figure.

Families here tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. One-parent families are much more common than in most areas, making up 21.5% of households.

Housing is exclusively made up of separate houses, and 58.1% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Renting is very rare, accounting for only 9.7% of households.

The area is highly reliant on cars, with 0% of people using public transport to commute. However, 29.2% of workers operate from home, which is well above the national figure.

The population is relatively stable, with only 25.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 35.4% of the workforce. The unemployment rate of 7.8% is a little above the national figure.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.8 and no homes within a 15-minute walk of a park or grocery store. The terrain is also steeper than the state average.