Tambar Springs

The community is far older than the national figure, with 26% of residents aged 65 and over. There is a significant First Nations population at 10.6%, which is well above the New South Wales average of 3.4%.

Most of the population was born in Australia, and only 5.1% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, making up 44.3% and 44% respectively.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.5% of people using another language at home. This is far below the 22.3% national figure.

Over half of the residents identify as Christian, at 53.1%. The 27.5% who report no religion is well below the New South Wales figure of 33.2%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 33.9% of residents completing Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 9.8%, which is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas; the typical household earns $1,013 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 14.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents experience more health challenges than most, with 32.2% reporting a long-term health condition. Those needing help with daily activities are at 7.0%, which is a little above the national figure.

Unpaid care is common here, as 15.1% of people provide such support, well above the national average. Volunteering is also high, with 17.8% of people helping out, which is well above the state figure.

There are 29 First Nations people in the area. This group is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical age of 29, and typical personal incomes are a little below the national figure at $483.

Living arrangements are smaller than usual, with 35.3% of people living alone. This helps explain why the typical home has only 2.1 people, which is a little below the national figure of 2.5.

Housing is overwhelmingly detached houses, and 60.8% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Consequently, the typical monthly home loan payment is very low at $80.

The area is highly car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport. However, working from home is very common at 43.7%, which is far above the national average of 21%.

The community is relatively stable, with 28.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry, employing 66% of the workforce. Full-time employment is far above the national average at 70.9%, though only 47.6% of adults are working or looking for work.

The area is very car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.1. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, health services, or groceries.