Tibooburra

Tibooburra is far older than the state and national averages, with 26.3% of people aged 65 and over. It has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents (11.6%) than the national figure of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia (90.5%), and those born overseas make up 10.5%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the primary language for 91.6% of the community. Only 4.2% of people use another language at home, which is far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

Religious views are split, with 52.6% of residents identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 40.0%, which is a little above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 10.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Roughly 42.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average of 58.9%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,833, which is about the same as the state average. While typical personal income is slightly above the national figure at $857, 30.3% of households earn under $650 a week.

Residents appear healthier than those in most similar areas, with 0.0% needing help with daily activities. Those with long-term health conditions make up 25.3% of the population, slightly below the national average.

Volunteering is exceptionally common here; 35.0% of people volunteer, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%. This strong community engagement is also seen in the 12.5% of people providing unpaid care.

The First Nations community consists of 11 people. The typical age for First Nations residents is 49, far older than the national figure of 24, and typical personal income is well below the national average at $425.

Families are larger than in many areas, with 55.7% being couples with children. Very few people live alone (15.2%), which is far below the national figure of 25.6%.

Home ownership is very high, with 54.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Housing is affordable, with typical weekly rents at $120 and typical monthly mortgage payments at just $286.

Public transport is non-existent here, with no stops or routes available. Every single home owns at least one motor vehicle, and 37.5% of people walk to work.

The community is relatively stable, with 30.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is very strong, with 70.0% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Most of the workforce is in full-time roles, largely as labourers or in agriculture and food services.

The area is somewhat walkable, and most homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and a school. However, there is no access to public transport within a short walk.