Old Junee

The community is far older than most areas, with a typical age of 52 and 30.7% of people aged 65 or over. There is also a significant First Nations presence, with 9.8% of the population identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 5.9% of the population, far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Irish.

English is the dominant language here, with 94.1% of people using it only. This results in a very low proportion of people using another language at home, at just 2.0%, which is far below the national average.

About 61.4% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 32.7% of the population, a figure that is well below the national average of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 11.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 33.5% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the state average of 58.9%.

Incomes are generally lower than the state and national figures, with a typical household earning $1,312 per week. Very few households earn $3,000 or more a week, at just 2.7%.

Health challenges are common here, with 44.1% of people living with a long-term health condition—far above the national figure of 27.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most frequently reported conditions.

There is a high level of community spirit, with 22.1% of people volunteering, which is well above the state average of 13.0%. The area also has a higher-than-usual number of former Defence Force members.

First Nations people in the area are noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 20. A striking 20% of this group speaks a First Nations language, which is far above the New South Wales figure.

Homes are generally smaller in occupancy, with 2.3 people per home. Couples with children make up 53.1% of households, while 24.1% of people live alone.

Every single home in the area is a separate house. Home ownership is very high, with 48.2% of houses owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

The area is highly car-dependent, with 100% of homes owning at least one motor vehicle. While there are more public transport stops per person than in many other areas, 0% of people use them to commute.

The population is very stable, with only 23.7% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the main industry, employing 31.4% of the workforce. Full-time employment is high at 66.1%, well above the national average.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.4. Most residents cannot reach groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.