North Tumbulgum

The area has a high number of children, with 21.4% under age 15, which is well above the national figure. Many residents are in de facto relationships, a rate much higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia (84.0%), and those born overseas make up 12.2% of the population, which is far below the state and national figures.

English is the only language used at home for 94.1% of residents, and no one in the community speaks little or no English.

Half of the population report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

A higher proportion of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher compared to most similar areas, though this is still well below the state average of 27.8%.

Households here are generally wealthier than in most similar areas, with 35.4% earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure of 22.6%.

Residents are generally healthier than in other areas, with a long-term health condition rate of 20.6%, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Unpaid housework is very common here, with 34.7% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, far above the national figure.

The First Nations community is small, with a typical age of 19, which is noticeably younger than the national figure of 24.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household, which helps explain why 63.1% of homes are occupied by couples with children.

The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 97.5% of homes having three or more bedrooms, far above the national average.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute using public transport and every home owns at least one motor vehicle.

The area has seen a recent influx of people from overseas, with 20.7% arriving in the last five years, which is well above the national average.

While more adults are working or looking for work than the national average, the unemployment rate is 5.9%, which is higher than most similar areas.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.4 and almost no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.