Parkesbourne

The community is far older than the state and national average, with 21.1% of people aged 65 or over. It also has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents at 8.6% compared to 3.2% nationally.

The population is predominantly Australian born, with 93.4% born here. This is far below the national figure for overseas births, and English is the most common ancestry at 51.3%.

English is the main language for 92.1% of residents. While the number of people using another language at home is higher than in similar areas, it remains far below the New South Wales average.

Christianity is the dominant faith, held by 77% of the population. The proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Around 51.2% of residents finished Year 12, which is well below the state average. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 17.3% of the community, which is higher than in similar areas.

Earnings are a standout feature here, as 39.3% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far above the national average of 22.6%. Typical personal weekly income is also much higher than the national figure at $972.

Residents face more health challenges than most, with 38.2% reporting a long-term condition, which is far above the national rate of 27.7%. Arthritis is the most common issue, affecting 11.8% of people.

The area has a strong culture of unpaid support, with a much higher rate of people providing unpaid care than most areas. There is also a higher proportion of Defence Force veterans compared to the state average.

The First Nations community here is notably younger, with a typical age of 21. Personal and household incomes for First Nations people are among the highest at this level and far above state figures.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with over half having children. Very few people live alone, and there are no one-parent families in the area.

Every single home in the area is a separate house. Half of these are owned outright, and 78.6% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms, which is well above the national average.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 24.1% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the national figure.

The population is relatively stable, with only 25.9% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is higher than the national average at 62.7%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or in public administration and safety.

This is a completely car-dependent area with a walkability score of zero. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk for any resident.