Tuena

The area is far older than the national figure, with 35.8% of people aged 65 or over. First Nations people make up 16% of the population, which is far above the New South Wales average of 3.4%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and 66.7% of the population shares this birthplace. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 75.3% of residents. While 6.2% of people use another language at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About half of the community identifies as Christian. Those reporting no religion make up 19.8%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 10.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 33.8% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average of 58.9%.

Incomes are among the lowest in the region; the typical household earns just $574 a week. No households earn $3,000 or more weekly, far below the state average of 25.2%.

Health challenges are common here, with 43.2% of people living with a long-term condition. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%, and 16% of residents need help with daily activities.

Community spirit is high, with 20% of people volunteering. This is well above the national average of 14.1%, and 5.6% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

There are 13 First Nations people in the area. This group is much older than the state average with a typical age of 44, and their typical personal income of $425 is well below the national figure.

Living arrangements are often solitary, with 46.7% of people living alone. This is far above the national figure of 25.6%, and the typical home is small with only 1.8 people.

Housing is stable, with 66.7% of homes owned outright, far above the state average of 31.5%. Every home is a separate house, and no one in the community is renting.

Cars are essential as there are no public transport stops and 0% of people use public transport to commute. However, 30% of those who work do so from home.

The community is relatively stable, with 25.3% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries for 35% of workers. While 70% are employed full-time, the unemployment rate of 13% is well above the national figure of 5.1%.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.6. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.