Rosewood

This is a community with an age split between the very young and old, as 25.2% of people are children under 15 and 23.9% are seniors. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 11.9%, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 6.0% of residents born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with only 3.2% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 39.9% of residents report no religion, which is a little above the Australian average of 38.9%. Over half the population identifies as Christian.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 7.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 31.4% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average of 58.9%.

Incomes are generally low, with the typical household earning $1,312 a week, well below the national figure of $1,746. Very few households, just 5.1%, earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.7% of residents. This includes a mental health rate of 11.5%, which is well above the state average.

Volunteering is very common, with 28.0% of people pitching in, far above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a high rate of unpaid housework and childcare compared to most areas.

There are 26 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of just 14, which is far younger than the national figure of 24. Typical personal income for this group is $362, well below the national figure.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home and 54.4% of households being couples with children.

Every home here is a separate house, and a huge 53.8% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Typical weekly rent is very low at $200.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes and every single home has at least one vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 23.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is much lower than the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main employers, making up 40.7% of jobs. While 62.8% of people work full-time, fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.3, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.