Pembrooke

The typical resident is 50, making the area far older than both the state and nation. Despite this, children under 15 make up 22.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 9.3% were born overseas, which is far below the national average of 27.7%. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the primary language here, with only 3.4% of people using another language at home. This is far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.

Half of the population report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 46.6%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 11.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Incomes are generally low, with a typical family earning $1,437 a week, which is well below the national figure of $2,120. Only 7.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas; 35.6% of residents have a long-term health condition, and 8.5% need help with daily activities.

Participation in unpaid work is very high, with 33.7% of people caring for children. Volunteering is also common, with 24.2% of residents volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%.

There are four First Nations people in the area. The typical personal income for this group is $350, which is well below the national figure of $540.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. Most households are couples, and the area has no one-parent families, which is far below the national average.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 85.7% of dwellings. Renting is very uncommon at 7.1%, far below the national figure of 30.6%.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport and every home owning at least one motor vehicle.

About 33.6% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the main industry, employing 27.8% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, which is about the same as the national figure.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.