Nerriga

The community is far older than the state and national figures, with 26% of residents aged 65 or over. Children are very rare here, making up only 3.9% of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 7.8% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, with 90.9% of people speaking it exclusively. This means there are no residents who speak little or no English, far below the state average.

About 40.3% of people reported having no religion, which is well above the New South Wales figure. Nearly half the community identifies as Christian.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 4.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Most residents finished school with a Certificate III or IV.

Incomes are far below the national and state figures, with the typical household earning $1,062 a week. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are very common, affecting 45.5% of people, which is far above the national average. Lung conditions and mental health are the most frequently reported issues.

Volunteering is more common here than in the rest of the state, with 18.5% of people helping out. There is also a high rate of former Defence Force members at 7%.

First Nations people make up 5.2% of the population, which is a little above the national figure. The typical First Nations resident is 32, and their personal income is well below the national average.

Homes tend to be small, with only 2.0 people per household. One-parent families are much more common here than in most other areas.

Most people live in separate houses, and 37.5% own their home outright. Rent is very affordable, with a typical weekly cost of $200, far below the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the community.

The population is somewhat mobile, with 37% of residents having moved house in the last five years, though this is slightly lower than the national average.

Full-time employment is much higher than the state average at 69.4%, though the unemployment rate is also among the highest at 12.2%. People mostly work in construction, food services, and agriculture.

Nerriga is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.6. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk of any home.