Upper Horton

The area has a significant First Nations presence, with 10.1% of residents identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national figure. It is an ageing community where 28.3% of people are seniors, a much higher proportion than seen in most other areas.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 97.1% born here. This is reflected in the heritage of the community, where only 2.2% of people were born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages.

English is the only language used at home by 96.4% of residents. No one in the community reported using another language at home, which is far below the figures for New South Wales and Australia.

Christianity is the primary faith for 84.8% of residents. Only 15.9% of people report having no religion, which is among the lowest proportions for areas of this type.

Qualifications are generally lower than the state average, with only 5.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, and 40.7% completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Typical incomes are well below the national average, with the typical household earning $1,221 a week. No households earn $3,000 or more weekly, and the typical personal income of $492 is far below the national figure.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas; 34.8% of people have a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure, with arthritis and asthma being the most reported conditions.

Community spirit is high, with 33.3% of people volunteering, a figure far above the state average. A quarter of residents provide unpaid care, which is among the highest proportions for this level of area.

There are 14 First Nations people in the area, who are typically older than those in the rest of the state. However, they face significant economic hardship, with a typical personal income of $324, which is far below the national figure.

Families are often large, with 2.6 people per home, and 57.6% of households consist of couples with children. Very few people live alone compared to other areas.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 98% of homes being detached. Ownership is high, as 46.9% of homes are owned outright, and typical weekly rents of $100 are among the lowest in the country.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. While there is no public transport, 38.3% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure.

The population is very stable, with only 21.1% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the primary industry, employing 76.7% of the workforce. Full-time employment is very high at 76.7%, with an unemployment rate of 0.0%.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.5. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk of any home.