Tarana

The area has a higher proportion of children and seniors than most similar places, with those aged 65 and over making up 22.5% of the population. It is also more likely than the state average for residents to be in a de facto relationship.

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

English is the main language here, with only 4.8% of people using another language at home. This is far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.

Religion remains more common here than in most similar areas, as the proportion of people reporting no religion is well below the national figure.

A higher-than-usual proportion of residents hold a bachelor degree or higher, although the rate of people completing Year 12 is far below the state and national figures.

Typical incomes are higher than the national figure, and the area has a much higher proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week than most similar places.

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with a much lower rate of people needing help with daily activities and a lower proportion of long-term health conditions.

Volunteering is very common here, with a rate far above the national figure. This is consistent with a higher proportion of people performing unpaid housework and a higher number of former Defence Force members.

The First Nations community is small, though those who are present have a typical personal income far above the state and national figures, and are far older than the national average.

Many residents live in couples with children, but there are also more people living alone than the national average. One-parent families are much less common than in most areas.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and half are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Most homes are large, with nearly 90% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport and every home owning at least one vehicle. It is a long drive to the city, taking about 141 minutes.

Movement into the area is lower than the state average, with fewer people having moved house in the last five years.

The local workforce is very active, with a much higher proportion of people working or looking for work than the national figure. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, or management.

The village is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no schools, parks, or shops within a 15-minute walk for any resident.