Narrabri

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 15.3% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 3.2%. Children under 15 are also more common here, at 20.2%.

The area is much less diverse than most, with only 4.9% of people born overseas, far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the main language for 88.8% of the community. Only 3.2% of people use another language at home, which is far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

Religion is more common here than in other areas, as those with no religion (30.6%) are well below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 59.6%.

Education levels are lower than most, with only 12.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical personal weekly income is $826, which is about the same as the national figure. However, typical weekly household income is a little below the national average at $1,590.

Long-term health conditions are more common here, affecting 32.4% of people, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteerism is strong, with 17.4% of people volunteering, well above the national figure of 14.1%.

The First Nations community is large, numbering 1,120 people. They are generally younger than other groups, with a typical age of 22, though Year 12 completion is well below the national average at 27.8%.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 16.3% of households. People living alone are also more common, at 29.0%.

Most people live in separate houses (87.1%), and typical weekly rent is $260, which is well below the national figure of $375.

Cars are essential for most, with 67.4% of people driving to work. Only 8.6% work from home, which is far below the national figure of 21.0%.

While most residents are long-term locals, there has been a high number of recent arrivals from overseas, which is well above the national figure.

Full-time employment is much more common here than in most areas, at 66.0%. Major industries include health care, agriculture, and mining.

The area is only somewhat walkable, as many homes are far from basic needs. For example, only 41.9% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, far below the state figure of 67.7%.