Rylstone

The community is far older than the rest of the country, with a typical age of 54 and 32.3% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 14.4% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

The area is predominantly Australian-born, with 83.7% born here. Only 9.3% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%.

English is the primary language for 91.9% of the community. Only 2.9% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national average of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 59% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 33% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Academic qualifications are lower than the state average, with only 13.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure at 36.1%.

Typical incomes are well below the state and national averages. The typical household earns $1,113 a week, and only 9.7% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 36.9% of residents. Arthritis is the most reported condition, affecting 17.5% of the population.

The town has a high rate of civic engagement, with 21.3% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. There is also a higher than average rate of people who served in the Defence Force.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5% of the population. This group has a typical age of 38, which is far older than the national First Nations average of 24.

Homes tend to be small, with just 2.1 people per dwelling. A large number of residents live alone, accounting for 33.8% of households, which is well above the state average.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 48.1% of homes are owned outright. Typical weekly rent is $280, which is well below the national figure of $375.

Most people rely on cars, as 57% drive to work and 0% use public transport to commute. While there are several bus routes, it takes a typical resident 43 minutes to walk to the nearest stop.

The community is relatively stable, with no recent arrivals from overseas. Around 34.8% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in most areas, at 49.2%. The most common industries for local workers are education and training, health care, and mining.

The town is considered somewhat walkable, though it scores lower than the state average. Many homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and health services, but fewer are near parks or schools.