Uralla

The typical resident is 46, making the area far older than the rest of Australia. Seniors aged 65 and over make up nearly a quarter of the population, while 14.8% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 6.7% of people born overseas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, and the proportion of overseas-born residents is far below the state and national figures.

English is the primary language for 93.3% of residents. Only 2.5% of people use another language at home, which is far below the New South Wales average.

Over half the population identifies as Christian, and 36.7% of residents have no religion, a figure that is well above the state average.

Education levels are lower than the national average, with only 16.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 42.6% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the state figure.

Incomes are notably lower than in most other areas. The typical weekly household income is $1,150, and only 8.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the national average.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 38.1% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure, and 8.8% of residents need help with daily activities.

Local participation is high, with 21.8% of people volunteering, well above the state average. Residents are also more likely to provide unpaid care and do unpaid housework than people in most other areas.

There are 405 First Nations people in the area, but they face significant challenges. The unemployment rate for this group is 21.2%, which is much higher than in most other areas.

Living arrangements are varied, with 31.7% of people living alone and 18.6% of families being one-parent households, both figures being well above the national average.

Separate houses make up 91% of all homes, far above the state average. Housing is generally affordable, with a typical weekly rent of $250 and monthly mortgage payments far below the state average.

Cars are the primary way to get around, as 56.4% of people drive to work. While there are more public transport stops than in similar areas, only 0.3% of people use these services to commute.

The area has seen some movement, with 34.7% of residents moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are few, at just 4.9%.

Fewer people are working or looking for work here than in most areas, at 54.3%. Those who are employed often work in education, health, or construction.

The town is somewhat walkable, with 60.3% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. While there are many amenities per person, fewer homes are within a short walk of public transport compared to the state average.