North Bourke

The typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Around 10.5% of the population are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, a figure well above the Australian average.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 81% born here and only 5% born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 85% of the community. Very few people use another language at home, at 2.5%, which is far below the New South Wales average.

Christianity is the most common faith at 64%. Those reporting no religion make up 24% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

A higher than usual number of residents hold a bachelor degree or more at 18.1%. However, the rate of people completing Year 12 is 48.4%, which is far below the national figure.

Personal incomes are strong here, with a typical weekly pay of $1,101, well above the national figure of $805. This is reflected in the fact that 16.9% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas, with only 21% reporting a long-term health condition, well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Community spirit is high, with 21.7% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%.

First Nations residents in this area are far older than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 40. Their typical personal income of $1,292 is far above the national figure of $540.

Living arrangements are varied, as 35.8% of people live alone, far above the national figure. However, 61.1% of households are couples with children.

Detached houses dominate the landscape at 93.8%. Housing is relatively affordable, with typical weekly rents of $200 and typical monthly mortgage payments of $880, both far below national figures.

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 relatively stable, with 32.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment rates are very high, with 71.1% of adults working or looking for work. Full-time employment stands at 72.9%, far above the national figure of 58.9%.

The area is considered car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.8. Most homes have no access to groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.