Pumpenbil

The population is much older than most areas, with 28.3% of people aged 65 and over, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 10.5%, well below the 18.2% seen across Australia.

Most residents were born in Australia, and English is the most common ancestry at 42.9%. Only 12.1% of people were born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.2% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large portion of the community has no religion, at 47.8%, which is well above the Australian average of 38.9%.

About 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, though the 48.6% who completed Year 12 is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical incomes are well below the national average, with a typical weekly household earning $1,187. Only 6.3% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far below the 22.6% seen across Australia.

Health needs are high in this older community, with 36.4% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.

Unpaid care is common here, with 18.8% of people providing such support, well above the national average. However, the 12.2% who volunteer is a little below the Australian figure of 14.1%.

There are 7 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. For this group, the typical personal income of $725 is well above the national figure of $540.

Living arrangements vary, with 29.2% of people living alone, which is well above the national figure of 25.6%. One-parent families are also more common here than in most areas.

The area is almost entirely made up of detached houses, with a high 56.3% owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Renting is uncommon, at just 13.5%.

Cars are essential, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 44.7% owning two.

The community has seen significant movement, with 40.1% of people moving in the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer people are working or looking for work compared to the rest of the country, at 44.6%. Common industries include agriculture, forestry, and fishing, as well as health care.

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