New Mexico

The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 48 and 39% of the population aged 65 and over. Only 5.1% of residents are children under 15, which is far below the New South Wales average of 18.2%.

The area is almost entirely born in Australia, with 0.0% of the population born overseas, far below the national average of 27.7%. English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

Language use is very uniform, with 0.0% of people using another language at home, which is far below the 22.3% national figure.

Religious affiliation is high, with 78% of people identifying as Christian. Only 15.3% of residents report having no religion, a figure far below the national average of 38.9%.

While 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, only 35.3% have completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly family incomes are a little above the national figure at $2,562, and typical household incomes are a little above at $2,124. However, no one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than in the rest of Australia, affecting 42.4% of people, though no one reported needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common, with 28.8% of residents helping out, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Additionally, 11.3% of residents served in the Defence Force, which is well above the state average.

First Nations residents make up 5.1% of the population, a little above the national average. This group is noticeably younger, with a typical age of 20 and personal incomes far above the national figure.

Families with children make up 51.1% of households, and there are no one-parent families in the area. The typical home holds 2.4 people, about the same as the national figure.

Housing costs are well below the national average, with typical weekly rents of $250 and typical monthly home-loan payments of $1,230.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. This is reflected in the workforce, where 35.5% work from home—far above the national figure of 21%.

The population is relatively stable, with 28.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The community has a strong employment record with an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or in education and training.

With a walkability score of 0.0, the area is completely car-dependent. There are no parks, schools, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk for any home.