Palmers Channel

The community is far older than the national average, with 32.2% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 12.2%, which is well below the figure for New South Wales.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with an overseas birth make up 9.6%, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 93.9% of the population. While 6.1% of people use another language at home, no one in the area speaks little or no English.

Christianity is the most common affiliation at 61.7%. Those with no religion make up 33.9%, which is well below the Australian average.

Qualifications are generally lower than in other areas, with only 9.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the state average of 27.8%.

Typical household income is $1,199 a week, which is well below the national figure. Very few households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 10.4% of people. Long-term health conditions are also slightly more frequent than the national average.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 16.3% of people providing this support, which is well above the national figure.

First Nations residents earn far more than the state and national averages, with a typical personal income of $1,625.

Homes are generally small, with 28.9% of people living alone. No one-parent families are recorded in the area.

Housing is dominated by large, owned properties, as 100% of the homes are separate houses with three or more bedrooms. A huge 77.8% of homes are owned outright.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport routes and 0% of people commuting via public transport. However, 28.3% of workers work from home.

The population is very stable, with only 24.1% of people moving into the area in the last five years, far below the national trend.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries for 31.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 8.3%, which is well above the national figure.

There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk, resulting in a walkability score of 0.0.