Ulmarra

Ulmarra is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 49 and 30.6% of residents aged 65 or over. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 7.2% of the population, which is well above the New South Wales average of 3.4%.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, at 89.2%, and only 5.2% of people were born overseas. This is far below the state and national figures, where over a quarter of the population was born abroad.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 0.9% of residents using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common faith at 57.7%. Those reporting no religion make up 34.6% of the population, which is well below the Australian average of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 30.7% of residents completing Year 12. Only 6.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Household incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical weekly family income of $1,257. Just 8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, compared to 25.2% across New South Wales.

Health challenges are common here, as 41.1% of people have a long-term health condition, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. This is reflected in the 10.7% of people who need help with daily activities.

More people provide unpaid care here than in most areas, at 13.7%. A higher share of the community has served in the Defence Force (3.8%) compared to the national figure of 2.8%.

First Nations residents, numbering 54 people, have a typical personal income of $450, which is a little below the national figure. However, Year 12 completion is 42.4%, which is well above the state average of 35%.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, at 17.6%. About 27% of people live alone, which is slightly higher than the national figure of 25.6%.

Most residents live in separate houses (91.3%), and 43.9% own their home outright, far above the national figure. Typical weekly rents are well below the national average at $260.

Cars are essential for the 68.1% of people who drive to work, as 0.0% of the population uses public transport to commute. Despite this, the area has a high number of public transport stops per 1,000 people.

The population is relatively stable, with 31.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Working or looking for work is less common here, with only 50.2% of adults active in the labour market. The unemployment rate is 8.6%, which is well above both the state and national averages.

The area is considered somewhat walkable, though it lacks nearby health services. Many homes are within a 15-minute walk of public transport, but far fewer are within walking distance of parks or groceries compared to the state average.