Nabiac

The community is far older than the state average, with 23.9% of people aged 65 or over. There is a significant First Nations presence at 7.8%, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the dominant language, with only 0.6% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

More than half the population identifies as Christian, while 41.0% report having no religion, which is well above the New South Wales figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 10.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree and 33.2% completing Year 12, far below the national average.

Typical incomes are well below the state and national figures, with a typical family earning $1,377 a week. Only 8.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much lower than most areas.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 36.4% of people living with a long-term health condition and 7.7% needing help with daily activities.

Many residents contribute through unpaid work, as 16.1% provide unpaid care and 30.1% spend 15 or more hours on housework, both of which are well above state levels.

The First Nations community is larger than in 87% of similar areas, though it faces significant challenges with a 21.9% unemployment rate and low Year 12 completion at 18.0%.

Homes are generally larger than average, with 2.6 people per household. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most areas, making up 17.1% of households.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, and home ownership is high, with 45.7% owned outright. This is far above the national figure of 31.0%.

Cars are essential for most, as 63% of workers drive to work and only 0.8% use public transport, despite there being more stops per person than in most areas.

The population is fairly stable, though 36.4% of residents moved in the last five years. There were no recent arrivals from overseas recorded.

Working or looking for work is less common here than in most areas, with only 52.7% of adults active in the workforce. Many people work in health care, retail, or construction.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.1. Access to groceries, parks, and health services within a 15-minute walk is far below the state average.