Nimmitabel

The community is far older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 49 and 28.1% of people aged 65 or over. This seniority is reflected in the social makeup, where 43.8% of people live alone, a figure far above the state average.

Nimmitabel is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 86.1% of residents born here. This is consistent with the very low percentage of people born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales figure.

English is the primary language for 90.4% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national average, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

Christianity is the most common affiliation at 58.3%. The 31.2% of residents who have no religion is a little below the state average and well below the national figure.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 39.3% of residents completing Year 12, which is far below the state average. A typical qualification is a Certificate III or IV.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national average, with the typical household earning $1,073 a week. Only 10.2% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the state figure.

Health challenges are much higher here than in most areas, with 39.2% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are among the highest at this level, affecting 16.4% of residents.

Volunteering is a standout feature, with 29.5% of people volunteering—far above the national average of 14.1%. Unpaid housework is also more common here than in most other areas.

There are 11 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group is far older than the state average, with a typical age of 60, and typical personal incomes are lower than the national figure.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.1 people per home. This is largely because such a high number of people (43.8%) live alone, which is far above the New South Wales average.

The area is dominated by detached houses, and 54% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Mortgage payments are among the lowest at this level, typically $761 a month.

Cars are essential, with 60.9% of workers driving to work and almost no one using public transport to commute. However, the area has a high number of public transport stops relative to its population.

The community is relatively stable, with no recent arrivals from overseas. About 34.9% of people moved house in the last five years, which is well below the national figure.

About 52.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national average. The local economy relies heavily on agriculture, forestry, and fishing, as well as food and accommodation.

While the area is somewhat walkable and has a high number of amenities per person, it lacks local health services. Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park or groceries.