Nundle

Seniors make up 33% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. This contributes to the typical age of 55, making Nundle much older than most areas. First Nations people represent 9.8% of the community, well above the New South Wales average of 3.4%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 7.7%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 80.7% of the community. Only 3.7% of people use another language at home, which is far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

Nearly half of the population (48.8%) identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 32.4%, a figure slightly below the national average of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 10.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 30.2% of residents completed Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are among the lowest for this level, with a typical household earning $764 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 34% of residents. This is well above the national average of 27.7%, with arthritis and asthma being the most frequent conditions.

Volunteering is common, with 20.4% of people helping out, well above the national figure of 14.1%. However, far fewer people care for children unpaid (18.2%) compared to the national average of 26.3%.

There are 47 First Nations people in Nundle, and their typical age of 46 is far older than the national figure of 24. Their typical household income of $924 is much lower than the national average of $1,507.

Living arrangements are often solitary, as 43.4% of people live alone, far above the national figure of 25.6%. One-parent families are also more common here (17.8%) than in most other areas.

The community is dominated by detached houses, and 55.6% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national average of 31%. Typical weekly rents are $250, well below the national figure of $375.

Cars are essential, as 0% of the population commutes by public transport. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and 55.7% of working residents drive themselves to work.

The population is relatively stable, with only 26.9% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. Interestingly, recent arrivals from overseas make up 16.2% of the community.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (39.3%) compared to the national figure of 61.1%. Common industries for those employed include agriculture, food services, and education.

Nundle is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.5, far below the New South Wales average of 6.2. There are no public transport stops or health services within a 15-minute walk.