Stroud

The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 48. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.2% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia (84.7%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state average. Ancestry is predominantly Australian and English, together making up over 93% of the population.

English is the primary language for 92.3% of the community. Only 1.7% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 39.4% of residents have no religion, which is slightly above the national figure.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 12.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the state average at 34.1%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,310, which is well below the New South Wales figure. Personal incomes are also much lower than in most areas, with the typical person earning $606 a week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 32.6% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the state and national figures.

Volunteering is strong at 19.4%, which is well above the national figure. There is also a higher rate of people doing substantial unpaid housework compared to most areas.

There are 61 First Nations people in the area. Year 12 completion for this group is among the lowest at this level, at 13.9%, which is far below the state average.

Most homes are occupied by couples with children (57.1%) or couples without children (33.5%). One-parent families are less common here than in most areas.

The landscape is almost entirely separate houses (97.8%), with 42.5% owned outright. Homes are generally large, and the rent is lower than the national figure.

Cars are essential, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and 41% have two.

The population is relatively stable, with 32.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Working or looking for work is less common here than in most areas, at 54.1%. The most common industries for local workers are healthcare, social assistance and construction.

The area is somewhat walkable, though it is far below the state average for access to parks and schools within a 15-minute walk.