Tumbarumba

The typical resident is 47, making the area far older than the rest of Australia. This is seen in the high proportion of people aged 65 and over, who make up 26% of the population, well above the national figure of 17.2%.

Most people here were born in Australia, and only 8.6% were born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales average. English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common roots in the community.

English is the primary language for 90.3% of the community. Only 3.2% of residents use another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common faith at 57.5%. Those reporting no religion make up 31.7% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than in most other areas. Only 32.8% of residents completed Year 12, and just 11.3% hold a bachelor degree or higher, both far below the state and national averages.

Typical weekly household income is $1,252, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 10.1% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 37.3% of people. This is far above the New South Wales rate of 27% and is reflected in the 7% of residents who need help with daily activities.

There is a high level of community spirit, with 22.9% of people volunteering, well above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also common, with 15.4% of people providing support to others.

First Nations people make up 7.1% of the population, which is well above the national average. The typical First Nations resident is 33, and the unemployment rate for this group is 6.9%, well below the national rate of 12.3%.

About 30.1% of people live alone, which is well above the national average. One-parent families are also more common here than in most other areas, making up 16.7% of households.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, making up 95.2% of dwellings. A large portion of these are owned outright at 43.7%, and typical weekly rents of $220 are far below the national figure of $375.

Cars are essential here, as 66.4% of people drive to work and only 0.0% use public transport. While most homes have at least one vehicle, those who do use public transport may face a walk of 80 minutes to the nearest stop.

Recent arrivals from overseas make up 7.3% of the community, which is well below the national average. Around 37% of residents have moved house in the last five years.

Full-time employment is higher here than in most areas at 61.5%. The local workforce is largely employed in manufacturing, agriculture, and public administration.

The area is only somewhat walkable, with a score of 4.1, well below the state average. Only about half of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.