Salisbury Plains

The area is far older than the state average, with a typical resident aged 57 and 42.6% of people aged 65 or over. This is reflected in the low number of children, who make up only 4.9% of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 6.6% born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, and no one in the community speaks little or no English, which is far below the state and national averages.

About 62.3% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 34.4%, which is a little above the New South Wales figure but well below the national average.

The community is well qualified, with 25.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Qualifications are often linked to the land, with 30.8% in agriculture and environment.

Typical weekly household income is $1,916, a little above the national figure. Personal incomes are around the national average, with a typical weekly income of $788.

While no one needs help with daily activities, 34.4% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national average. Asthma and arthritis are the most common issues.

Volunteer rates are exceptionally high at 52.7%, far above the national average of 14.1%. Unpaid care and housework are also more common here than in most other areas.

First Nations people make up 8.2% of the population, well above the national average. This group sees much higher typical incomes than the state or national figures, with a typical personal income of $1,125.

The community consists mostly of couples, with 43.9% having children and 43.9% without. People living alone make up 28.6%, which is higher than the state average.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 90.5% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is non-existent here, and 47.6% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.

The area is car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute. A striking 60% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the national average of 21%.

The population is very stable, with 0.0% of residents having moved in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 62.5% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, and 76.4% of adults are working or looking for work.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.