Stockinbingal

The community is far older than the national average, and children under 15 make up only 13.3% of the population. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.2% of the population, which is a little above the New South Wales figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with 94.8% of people using it at home. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure.

About 38.9% of people report having no religion, which is about the same as the national average. More than half the population identifies as Christian.

School qualifications are far below state levels, with only 36.6% of people completing Year 12. A bachelor degree or higher is held by 11.1% of adults, which is far below the national figure.

Household incomes are much lower than most similar areas, with a typical weekly family income of $1,199. This is far below the New South Wales figure of $2,185.

Long-term health conditions are among the highest at this level, affecting 41.5% of people. This includes 18.4% with arthritis and 11.8% with a mental health condition.

More people provide unpaid care (17.4%) and do significant housework than in most similar areas. Volunteers make up 18.8% of the community, which is well above the state average.

There are 18 First Nations people in the area, and the typical personal income for this group is $374, which is well below the national figure.

Living arrangements vary, with 29.5% of people living alone, which is well above the state average. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most similar areas.

Every home in Stockinbingal is a separate house, and 56.8% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is much lower than average at $155.

The area is highly car-dependent, with 64% of workers driving to work and almost no one using public transport to commute. Very few homes (2.1%) have no motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, as only 23.3% of people moved in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the main industry, employing 30.1% of the workforce. While full-time employment is a little above the national average, the unemployment rate is also a little higher.

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