Upper Myall

The typical resident is 58, making this area far older than both the state and national figures. Children under 15 make up only 10.5% of the population, which is well below the national average of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.2% were born overseas, a figure that is far below the New South Wales average. The most common ancestries are Australian, Scottish, English, and Irish.

English is the only language used at home here. This is far below the national figure, as 0.0% of residents use another language at home.

About 52.6% of the community identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 21.1%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

A higher proportion of adults here hold a bachelor degree or more compared to similar areas, though the rate is still well below the state average. Many residents did not complete Year 12, with 32.3% finishing at Year 9 or below.

Typical weekly personal income is $687, which is a little below the national figure. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week, a rate far below the national average.

Health challenges are common here, with 57.9% of people living with a long-term health condition, far above the national figure. This is reflected in the fact that 10.5% of residents need help with daily activities.

This is a helpful community where 29.0% of people volunteer, far above the national average. Many residents provide unpaid care (38.7%) or perform significant amounts of housework (41.9%).

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded here, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes here are slightly smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per home. Couples with children make up 63.6% of families.

The typical monthly home-loan payment is $1,042, which is far below the national figure. However, typical weekly rent is $450, which is a little above the Australian average.

Working from home is very common here at 40.9%, far above the national figure. While there are some bus stops, no one uses public transport to commute to work.

The population is very stable, with only 17.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 45.5% of the workforce. While full-time employment is far below the state average, the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.5. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.