The Gap

The area is far younger than the national figure, with children under 15 making up 28.9% of the population. This helps explain why 14.3% of residents are in de facto relationships, which is higher than most similar areas.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 0.0% of people born overseas, far below the state and national figures.

English is the only language spoken at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.

Christianity is the dominant faith for 76.3% of residents. Only 18.4% of people report no religion, a figure far below the national average of 38.9%.

A high number of residents completed Year 12, at 58.9%. Qualifications are often linked to the land, with 27.3% of degrees being in agriculture and environment.

Typical household incomes are a little above the national figure at $2,125 per week. While typical personal income is about the same as the national figure, very few people earn $2,000 or more weekly.

Most residents are in good health, with 68.4% reporting no long-term conditions. Those who do have health issues most commonly report asthma, affecting 18.4% of the population.

Community spirit is high, with 34.5% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. Many residents provide unpaid care, including 51.7% who care for children.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. Most families consist of couples with children (76.5%), and very few people live alone.

Every single home is a separate house, and 96% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is non-existent here, and typical monthly mortgage payments are far below the state average at $853.

The area is highly car-dependent, with no one without a vehicle and 50% of homes owning two cars. While there are two public transport stops, 0.0% of people use them to commute.

The population is quite stable, as only 27.8% of people have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 56.8% of the workforce. More people are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, though the unemployment rate is a little above the national figure at 7.3%.

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