Newbridge

The community is notably older than the national average, with 30% of people aged 65 and over. This shift towards an older population is reflected in the low number of children, who make up just 14.3% of residents.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than in the rest of the state. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 85.2% of the population. Only 4% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

Over half of the community identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 27.8%, a figure well below the national average.

While 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the state average. The community has a low rate of Year 12 completion, at 39.1%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,428, which is well below the New South Wales figure. Only 11.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 34.5% of people living with a long-term condition. Mental health conditions are particularly prevalent at 15.7%.

Participation in unpaid care for children is much lower than average, likely due to the older age of the population. A higher than average 3.6% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people make up 5.8% of the population, which is a little above the national average. The typical First Nations resident is 38, far older than those in the rest of the state.

Nearly half of households are couples with children, and another 44.2% are couples without. About 23.1% of people live alone.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, with 56.4% owned outright—far above the national figure. Rents are very low, with a typical weekly cost of $200.

Every home has at least one motor vehicle, as 0% of residents use public transport for commuting. Working from home is less common here than across Australia.

The community is very stable, with only 24.2% of people moving house in the last five years, far below the national average.

About half of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no schools, health services, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk.