Terry Hie Hie

The population is far older than most areas, with a typical age of 51 and children under 15 making up only 10.5%. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people represent 3.9% of the community, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. Ancestry is predominantly Australian and English, each accounting for 36.8% of the population.

English is the only language spoken at home, with no residents using another language or speaking little to no English. This is far below the figures for New South Wales and Australia.

Most residents identify as Christian, making up 59.2% of the population. Those with no religion account for 13.2%, which is far below the national figure.

Schooling levels are much lower than most areas, with only 31.9% of residents completing Year 12. Qualifications are often linked to the local landscape, with 18.4% of degrees in agriculture and environment.

Typical weekly household income is $1,749, which is about the same as the national figure. However, personal incomes are a little below the state and national averages, and no one earns $2,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with long-term health conditions affecting only 18.4% of people. This is well below the national rate of 27.7%.

Volunteer rates are 17.6%, which is well above the figures for New South Wales and Australia. Conversely, the number of people caring for children unpaid is well below the national average.

There are 3 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical age for First Nations residents is 52, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 53.8% having children and 43.6% without. There are no one-parent families in the community.

Typical weekly rent is just $55, which is far below the national figure. In contrast, typical monthly home-loan payments are far above the state average at $5,394.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. About 25.8% of the workforce operates from home, which is well above the national average.

The population is very stable, with only 12.0% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

The local economy is centered on the land, with 74.2% of workers employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing. Full-time employment is far above the national average, and there is no unemployment.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.