Rainbow Reach

The area has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most areas, at 10.7%. It is a mature community where 26.2% of residents are seniors, while children under 15 make up only 3.6%.

Most residents were born in Australia (88.1%), and the number of people born overseas is far below the state and national figures. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Irish.

English is the primary language for 88.1% of residents. While the use of other languages at home is higher than in most similar areas, it remains far below the New South Wales average.

Two thirds of the community identify as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 23.8%, which is well below the state figure and far below the national average.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 32.4% of people completing Year 12. Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 10.3%, which is far below the national figure.

Incomes are much lower than the national average, with the typical household earning $1,025 a week. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more weekly, a figure far below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than across Australia, affecting 39.3% of people. This is consistent with the older population, as 9.5% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 16.7% of people providing such support. The area also has a very high number of former Defence Force members compared to the rest of the state.

There are 9 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is $374, which is well below the state and national figures.

Many people live alone here—42.9% of households—which is far above the national average. Consequently, the typical home has 2.3 people, slightly lower than the usual figure for New South Wales.

Home ownership is very high, with 57.1% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most residents live in separate houses, and typical monthly mortgage payments are among the lowest in the region.

Every home has at least one motor vehicle, as 0.0% of households are without one. While there are more public transport stops per person than in most areas, no one uses public transport to commute to work.

The community is relatively stable, with 26.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the state and national averages.

The unemployment rate is 8.9%, which is well above the national figure. Those who work are often employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or as managers.

The area is very car-dependent with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk for any resident.