Narrandera

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than the national average. It is also a community with a strong First Nations presence and a higher number of children under 15 than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the proportion of people born overseas is much lower than in the rest of New South Wales. Those with overseas roots most commonly identify as English, Irish or Scottish.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of the community. Only 3.7% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

About 57.4% of residents identify as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 31.2%, which is well below the national figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 31.9% of residents completing Year 12. Just 10.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the state average.

Typical weekly personal income is $626, which is well below the national figure of $805. Only 9.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure far below the New South Wales average.

Health challenges are common here, with long-term health conditions affecting 34.5% of people. This is well above the national figure, and 8.8% of residents need help with daily activities.

The area has a strong volunteer spirit, with 18.8% of people volunteering, which is well above the national average. Additionally, 3.4% of residents have served in the Defence Force, a rate higher than most similar areas.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, though they face hardship with an unemployment rate of 17.8%. This is well above the state and national figures, and typical household income for this group is much lower than most areas.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas. There is also a high proportion of people living alone, at 33.0%, which is well above the national average.

Separate houses dominate the landscape, making up 93.2% of homes. While many residents own their homes outright, typical weekly rents of $210 are far below the state and national figures.

Most people rely on cars, as only 0.4% of residents commute via public transport. Working from home is also rare, with only 6.3% of the workforce doing so, far below the national average.

While 32.9% of people moved in the last five years, there has been a recent surge in overseas arrivals, at 22.5%, which is well above the national figure.

The local workforce is largely concentrated in health care, manufacturing and education. However, the unemployment rate is 6.2%, which is a little above the national average.

The town is somewhat walkable, though only 24.5% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, far below the state average. Most residents can reach a park within 15 minutes.