Terania Creek

The area is much older than the state average, with 23.2% of people aged 65 and over. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in most similar areas.

People born overseas make up 21.3% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though this is still well below the New South Wales figure.

English is the main language for the vast majority, and the 4.3% who use another language at home is around the middle for this level.

A huge majority of residents report no religion, at 63.8%, which is far above both the state and national figures.

The community is well qualified, with 29.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, a figure a little above the national average.

Incomes are very low here; the typical household earns $949 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, and 30.4% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the state average.

Community spirit is high, with 28.6% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average. Unpaid care and housework are also much more common than usual.

There are 3 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical personal income of $450 is a little below the national figure.

Living arrangements vary, with a high number of people living alone (32.9%) and a much higher rate of one-parent families than in most areas.

Every single home is a separate house, and 67.1% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. However, these homes are typically smaller, with far fewer having three or more bedrooms than the state average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 21.3% of people work from home.

While fewer people have moved house recently compared to the state average, recent arrivals from overseas are far more common here than in most similar areas.

The workforce is small, with only 47.0% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate of 8.0% is well above the state figure.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no amenities, parks, or shops within a 15-minute walk and a very steep average terrain slope.