Old Adaminaby

The population is far older than the national figure, with 38.1% of residents aged 65 and over. There are no children under 15 living here, and the typical resident is 61, which is among the highest for its level.

About 28.6% of residents were born overseas, a figure much higher than most similar areas and about the same as the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 83.3% of residents. While 7.1% use another language at home, which is higher than in many similar areas, this is far below the state and national figures.

People with no religion make up 45.2% of the community, a figure far above the New South Wales average. Christianity is also common, representing 45.2% of the population.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 14.3% of the population, which is far below the national figure. Nearly half of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical personal and household incomes are both a little above the national figure. Notably, 19.0% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is well above the state and national averages.

About 14.3% of people need help with daily activities, which is among the highest for its level. However, the rate of long-term health conditions is much lower than most similar areas.

Volunteering is common here, with 21.4% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. Conversely, the proportion of people caring for children is among the lowest for its level.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Households are typically small, with 1.8 people per home, which is well below the national average. Couples without children make up 80% of the families here.

The typical weekly rent is $285, which is well below the state and national figures. Homes are generally spacious, with only 0.6 people per bedroom.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to get to work. There are no public transport stops or routes available.

The community is very stable, with only 19.0% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, only 52.4% of adults are working or looking for work. Full-time employment is much higher than most similar areas, with many working in construction and hospitality.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. While 91.1% of homes are near a park, no one lives within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.