Rowena

Rowena is far younger than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 31. Children under 15 make up 21.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian born, with only 4.7% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average. Most residents claim Australian, English, Scottish, or Irish ancestry.

English is the primary language for 86% of the community. Only 2.3% of people use another language at home, which is far below the New South Wales figure.

Christianity is the most common faith at 57%. The 29.7% of residents reporting no religion is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are far below the national average, with 42.4% of people completing Year 12. Qualifications are often tied to the local economy, with 15.5% of degrees in agriculture and environment.

Personal incomes are a little above the state and national figures, with a typical weekly income of $916. Typical family incomes are also higher than in most similar areas.

Residents generally enjoy good health, as those needing help with daily activities are well below the national figure of 5.8%. Long-term health conditions are also less common here than in most other areas.

Volunteering is a little more common than in the state average at 15.6%. However, rates of unpaid childcare and housework are well below national figures.

First Nations people are a little more common here than in the state. While First Nations household incomes are far above the national figure, typical personal incomes for this group are well below.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Nearly half of all households are couples with children.

Every single home in Rowena is a separate house. Outright home ownership is far above the national figure at 43.3%, while typical weekly rent is among the lowest in the country at just $50.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops and every home owning at least one motor vehicle. About 20.2% of the workforce works from home.

The population is relatively stable, with only 25.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Employment is very strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and a full-time employment rate far above the national average. The vast majority of workers—86.5%—work in agriculture, forestry and fishing.

Rowena is highly car-dependent with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.