Stony Chute

The area is far older than most, with a typical resident aged 53 and 28.2% of the population aged 65 or over. Children under 15 are very rare, making up only 3.8% of the community.

About 16.7% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas but far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the primary language for 88.5% of the community. Only 3.8% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A huge majority of residents report no religion, at 62.8%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9% and among the highest proportions found in similar areas.

Qualifications are relatively high, with 26.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is about the same as the national average of 26.3%.

Incomes are much lower than most areas, with the typical personal weekly income at $458. This is far below the national figure of $805.

People needing help with daily activities make up 10.3% of the population, which is well above the national average of 5.8%.

Unpaid housework is common, with 30.3% of people doing 15 or more hours a week. This is well above the national figure of 20.7%.

The First Nations community is small, with a typical age of 14 years, which is far younger than the national figure of 24 years.

Living arrangements are distinctive, as 38.1% of people live alone. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most similar areas, at 19.2%.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 66.7% owned outright, a figure far above the national average of 31%. Typical weekly rent is much lower than usual at $200.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as no one commutes by public transport. However, 40% of workers work from home, which is far above the national figure of 21%.

Migration is relatively low, with 30.1% of people moving in the last five years. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.

Full-time employment is far below the national average at 35.4%. Many of those who work are employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no amenities, parks, or shops within a 15-minute walk for any home.