Skillion Flat

The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 49. However, children under 15 make up 21.5% of the population, which is well above the Australian average. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 12.9% of the residents, a figure well above the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, accounting for 74.2% of the population. Those born overseas make up 10.8%, which is far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%.

English is the main language for nearly 80% of the community. While 5.4% of people use another language at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

People with no religion make up 45.2% of the population, which is well above the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than in most areas; only 25% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state figure of 58.9%. Adults with a bachelor degree or higher also sit far below the national average at 11.1%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,562, which is a little below the national figure. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, a result that is much lower than most other areas.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 23.7% of people, which is well below the national average. However, 6.5% of residents need help with daily activities, which is higher than in most areas.

A higher number of people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework per week compared to the state average. Conversely, the proportion of people providing unpaid care is much lower than most areas.

The First Nations community is notably young, with a typical age of just 8 years. While typical personal income is well below the national figure, household income for First Nations families is far above the state average.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 53.5% of families are couples with children.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 89.3% of dwellings. Half of all homes are owned outright, and there are no renters in the area.

Cars are essential here, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. While there are three public transport stops, the walk to the nearest one takes about 40 minutes.

The population is relatively stable, with 27.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is 14.6%, which is well above the national figure of 5.1%. Many of those who are working are employed in education, training, and health care.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.