Quaama

This is a senior-heavy community where the typical resident is 53, making it far older than most Australian areas. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 27.5% of the population, while children under 15 are well below the national figure at 12.7%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the community has far fewer overseas-born people than the state average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, making up 45.7% and 43.0% respectively.

English is the sole language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the national figure and means no one in the community speaks little or no English.

Almost half of the population, 49.1%, report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 37.1%.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 41.3% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the New South Wales figure of 58.9%.

Incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical personal weekly income of $471, which is far below the national figure of $805. Very few households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, with 34.7% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure, with arthritis and mental health being the most reported conditions.

Volunteering is high at 22.2%, well above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also provide unpaid care, which is consistent with the older age of the population.

First Nations people make up a little more of the population than the national average. The typical First Nations resident is 42, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Homes are generally small, with 2.3 people per home, which is a little below the national figure. Nearly half of all households are couples without children.

Almost every home is a separate house, and 58.4% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Renting is very rare here, at just 9.7%.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 66.4% of workers driving to their jobs. While there are some bus stops, 0.0% of residents use public transport to commute.

About 34.5% of people have moved house in the last five years, though this is well below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Far fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the rest of the state, at 45.6%. The most common industries are health care, agriculture, and construction.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.1. No one lives within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.