Thurgoona

Thurgoona is a young area, with the typical resident aged 34 and a children's population well above the national figure. It also has a higher proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to most similar areas.

The vast majority of residents were born in Australia, with only 10.9% born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures. Those with overseas roots most commonly cite English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the primary language for 89.4% of the community. While the number of people using another language at home is higher than in most similar areas, it remains far below the New South Wales average.

Religious affiliation is split, with 50.2% of residents identifying as Christians. The proportion of people with no religion is 40.9%, which is a little above the national figure.

The area is well-qualified, with more adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and more Year 12 completions than most similar areas. There are also more schools within 3 km than in 86% of similar places.

Typical incomes are higher than in most similar areas, with personal weekly earnings a little above the national figure. However, the share of high earners making over $3,000 a week is lower than the state average.

Mental health conditions are slightly more common here than in the rest of the state. About 29.6% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure.

Caring for children is a major activity here, with a much higher proportion of people doing so unpaid than in most areas. About 16.1% of residents are volunteers, and there is a higher than average number of Defence Force veterans.

The First Nations community in Thurgoona is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 17. Year 12 completion rates are far above the state figure, and unemployment is lower than in most areas.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.8 people per home, which is much higher than most areas. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 63.8% of households.

The landscape is dominated by separate houses, with 96.9% of homes being detached and 94.7% having three or more bedrooms. This is far above national levels, though the proportion of homes owned outright is well below the state average.

Most residents rely on cars, with 73.2% driving to work and very few using public transport. This is reflected in the fact that 47.7% of homes have two vehicles.

The area has seen significant movement recently, with 50.1% of people moving in the last five years. This is among the highest rates for areas at this level and well above the national figure.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, which is far above the state average. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or education.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. While most homes are near a park, very few are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.