Rollands Plains

The typical resident is 51, making the area far older than the state and national figures. However, children under 15 make up 21.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents than the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.6% of people using another tongue at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 40.4% of the community reports having no religion, which is well above the New South Wales figure of 33.2%. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 55.6%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 7.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical incomes are lower than most areas; the usual weekly family income is $1,571, which is well below the national figure of $2,120.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.9% of residents. This is well above the national figure of 8.8%.

Residents are highly active in their community, with a volunteering rate of 24.8%, which is far above the national figure. Unpaid housework is also much more common than in most areas.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, though their typical personal income of $525 is a little below the national figure.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 46.3% of families.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 46.6% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31.0%.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no residents using public transport to commute. Around 28.8% of people work from home.

About 32.9% of the population moved here in the last five years, a figure that is well below the national average of 40.7%.

Jobs are concentrated in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which account for 27.3% of workers. The unemployment rate of 5.3% is about the same as the national figure.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no public transport, shops, or parks within a 15-minute walk for any resident.