Orange Grove

This is a young community where children under 15 make up 26.7% of the population, a figure well above the national average. Seniors are rare here, with those aged 65 and over representing just 5.0% of residents.

The area is almost entirely Australian-born, with 0.0% of residents born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. Most people identify as Australian or English.

English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the state and national figures for linguistic diversity.

Christianity is the most common faith at 68.3%, while those reporting no religion make up 25.0%, a figure well below the national average.

Qualifications are relatively high, with 22.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many of these degrees are in agriculture and the environment, reflecting the local landscape.

The area is quite wealthy, with a typical family income of $2,999 per week, which is well above the national figure of $2,120. About 13.6% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

About 28.3% of residents have a long-term health condition, while 6.7% need help with daily activities. Mental health conditions are reported much less often than in most other areas.

Local residents are very active in their community, with 29.5% volunteering—a rate far above the national average of 14.1%.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 0.0% of the population, which is well below the state average.

Family sizes are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most other areas.

Typical weekly rent is $350, while the usual monthly home-loan payment is $1,517, which is well below the state average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes available. About 15.2% of people work from home.

The population is quite mobile, with 42.6% of residents having moved in the last five years, a figure slightly above the national average.

Working or looking for work is very common at 86.4%, though the unemployment rate is high at 10.5%. Nearly half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

There are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk, leaving the area completely car-dependent.