Upper Bingara

The area is far older than most, with a typical age of 47 and a significant 19% of residents aged 65 and over. There are no children under 15, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well below the state and national figures.

People born overseas make up 0% of the population, a figure far below the national average. Those with Australian, English, or Irish ancestry are the most common.

English is the only language used at home for 90.5% of residents. The proportion of people using another language is far below the New South Wales and Australian figures.

Christianity is the dominant faith here, with 76.2% of residents identifying as such. The share of people reporting no religion is far below the national figure.

There are no schools within 3 km of the area, which is a common trait for about 60% of similar locations.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level. The typical weekly household income is $474, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than elsewhere, affecting 42.9% of residents. However, no one reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

The First Nations population is very small, with zero Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded.

Homes in this area are larger than usual, with 3.3 people per home, which is well above the national average of 2.5.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are among the lowest at this level, sitting at $650, which is far below the national figure.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it far below the state average for transport accessibility.

About 29.2% of residents moved in the last five years, a figure that is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 50%, ahead of Mining (0%).

The area is almost entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.