Naradhan

The community has a unique age split, with children under 15 making up 30.2% of the population, far above the national figure of 18.2%. However, the typical resident is 50, which is far older than the Australian average of 38.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots mainly list English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry. Only 6.3% were born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%.

While 79.4% speak only English, 9.5% of residents use another language at home, which is much higher than in similar areas. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

The area is strongly religious, with 73% of people identifying as Christian. This means the 14.3% who have no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are far below the state average, with 43.8% of residents completing Year 12 compared to 58.9% in New South Wales. Many of the local qualifications are in agriculture and the environment.

Typical personal income is $959 a week, which is a little above the national figure of $805. About 26.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a result much higher than in most similar areas.

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with only 22.2% having a long-term health condition. No one in the community reported needing help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is very high here, with 31.3% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Additionally, 43.8% do more than 15 hours of unpaid housework weekly, which is among the highest for its level.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in Naradhan, which is lower than in about 60% of similar areas.

The community consists entirely of multi-person homes, with no one living alone. About half of the households are couples without children, while 48.1% are couples with children.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, all of which are owned, with 65.2% owned outright. This is far above the national figure of 31% and reflects a community with no renters.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops. This is consistent with the fact that 53.3% of people work from home, far above the national figure of 21%.

The population is very stable, with only 23.2% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is very high, with 93.8% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Most of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area has a walkability score of 0.3, making it highly car-dependent. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.