Murrumbateman

The area is notably young, with children under 15 making up 21.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. Seniors are much less common here than in most areas, with only 12.4% of residents aged 65 and over.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 14% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with 92.6% of people using it only at home. Only 4.7% of residents use another language, far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.

About 46% of people report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 47.8%.

The community is highly qualified, with 34.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also far above the state figure.

Incomes are among the highest for similar areas, with the typical family earning $3,453 a week, far above the national figure of $2,120. Over half of all households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Long-term health conditions are reported at 28.8%, which is a little above the national figure of 27.7%. Around 4.2% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is high at 21.9%, well above the national figure of 14.1%. This community also has a very high proportion of Defence Force veterans compared to the state.

First Nations residents are notably younger than those in the state, with a typical age of 19. Their typical personal income of $1,187 is far above the national figure.

Large families are common, with 3.1 people per home and 67.3% of households being couples with children. Very few people live alone compared to the state average.

Housing is almost exclusively made up of separate houses, 99.3% of which are detached. Large homes are the norm, with 94.6% having three or more bedrooms, and renting is very rare at only 6.5%.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 65.3% of people driving to work and very few homes without a vehicle. Public transport is available but rarely used for commuting.

About 35.9% of the population moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are far less common here than in the rest of Australia.

Employment is strong, with 74.3% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure of 61.1%. Public administration and safety is the most common industry.

The area is car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most homes are far from parks, shops, and health services.