Obanvale

First Nations people make up 51.9% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 3.2%. The area is entirely adult, with no children under 15, and a typical resident is 37 years old.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. About 48.1% of people identify as having Australian ancestry and 14.8% as English.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6% for people using other languages.

More than half of the population identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 25.9%, which is well below the state average.

No adults in the area hold a bachelor degree or higher, a figure far below the national average of 26.3%. Most residents hold a certificate III or IV or a diploma.

Typical household incomes are well above the national figure at $2,750 per week. However, typical personal weekly incomes are much lower than most areas at $575.

Health challenges are common here, with 55.6% of people having a long-term health condition and 37% living with a mental health condition, both far above national figures.

Volunteering is much higher than most areas at 26.9%. This is consistent with a high rate of people providing unpaid care, which is far above the state average.

There are 14 First Nations people in the area. Their typical household income of $1,875 is a little above the New South Wales figure.

Homes here are larger than most, with an average of 2.9 people per home. Families are typically couples, with no one-parent families recorded.

Typical weekly rent is a little above the national figure at $458. Monthly home loan payments are about the same as the national figure at $1,733.

The area is very remote, with a 128-minute drive to the city and no public transport stops or routes available.

The community is somewhat mobile, with 37% of residents moving in the last five years, though this is a little below the state average.

Only 46.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

Obanvale is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no parks, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.