Nelligen

The community is significantly older than the national average, with 25.6% of people aged 65 and over. This is reflected in the low number of children, as only 11.8% of residents are under 15, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots most commonly cite English, Australian, or Irish ancestry. Only 12.3% of the population was born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales average.

English is the dominant language here, with 89.5% of people using it exclusively at home. Very few people use another language, at just 2.5%, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

Christianity is the most common affiliation at 57.6%. Those reporting no religion make up 31.8% of the population, which is a little below the state average.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 7.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents finished school at Year 10, and only 31.1% completed Year 12, far below the national figure.

Incomes are much lower than typical for the state and nation, with a typical household earning $1,148 a week. Only 9.2% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the New South Wales average.

About 30.6% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the state average. Mental health conditions are also more common here than in most areas, affecting 9.5% of the population.

Volunteering is common at 17.3%, which is well above the national figure. The area also has a much higher proportion of Defence Force veterans than most similar places.

There are 10 First Nations people in the area. This group is far younger than the state and national average, with a typical age of just 13 years.

Couples without children make up nearly half of all households. About 13.3% of families are one-parent families, which is about the same as the national average.

Home ownership is very high, with 52.9% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Almost every home is a separate house, and renting is rare at only 9.2%.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. Public transport use is non-existent for commuting, and the walk to the nearest stop takes about 46 minutes.

About 34.3% of people moved into the area in the last five years. There were no recent arrivals from overseas during this period, far below the national average.

Fewer people are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 54.0%. The local workforce is concentrated in construction, accommodation, food, and retail.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score of 1.7. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or a school.