Richlands

Richlands is an exceptionally young community for its size, with children under 15 making up 31.3% of the population. While the typical age is 40, it is most notable for having almost no de facto relationships and a very low Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 0.0% of residents born overseas. Those with heritage from Scotland, England, and Ireland make up the vast majority of the population.

English is the only language used at home here, with 0.0% of residents using another language. This is far below the state and national figures.

Faith plays a significant role in this community, as 89.6% of residents identify as Christian. This means the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

Residents are well-qualified, with 34.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the state and national averages. A little over 60% of the population has completed Year 12.

Incomes are generally high, with a typical weekly personal income of $974, which is a little above the national figure. About 14.3% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

The community is relatively healthy, with 0.0% of people needing help with daily activities. About 29.2% of residents have a long-term health condition, most commonly asthma.

Engagement is very high, with 68.6% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average. Unpaid care is also common, with 40% of people caring for children and 34.3% doing significant housework.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.7 people per home. Most households are couples with children, who make up 78% of the community.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,235, which is far below the New South Wales average. There are also fewer people per bedroom compared to most other areas.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. Only 16% of people work from home, and the rest rely on driving to get to work.

This is a very stable community, as only 17.4% of people have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national rate.

The local economy is dominated by agriculture, forestry and fishing, where 68% of people work. Unemployment is nonexistent at 0.0%, and 71.4% of adults are either working or looking for work.

There are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk, making the area's walkability score 0.0.