Wallanthery

The typical resident is 38, which is a little younger than the state average. Children under 15 make up 12.0% of the population, a figure well below the national average of 18.2%.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian born, with 94.0% born here. Only 6.0% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the only language used at home, with 100.0% of residents speaking it. This is far below the national average where 22.3% use another language.

Faith is common here, with 76.0% of people identifying as Christian. Only 14.0% of residents have no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualifications are often linked to the land, with 41.7% of degrees in agriculture and environment. However, only 7.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the state average of 27.8%.

Typical personal weekly income is $892, a little above the national figure of $805. However, no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week, which is much lower than most other areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than elsewhere, affecting 32.0% of residents. This includes a high rate of mental health conditions at 16.0%, which is well above the national average of 8.8%.

Community spirit is high, with 29.3% of residents volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. A large number of people also provide unpaid care, including 53.7% who care for children unpaid.

The First Nations population is very small, with only 0 residents identified. The typical age for this group is 58, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Most households are couples, with 52.9% having no children and 44.1% having children. Homes are slightly smaller than average, with 2.2 people per home.

Rent is relatively affordable, with a typical weekly rent of $320. This is well below the New South Wales average of $420.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as every home has at least one motor vehicle and there are no public transport stops. A third of residents work from home, which is far above the national figure of 21.0%.

This is a very stable population, with only 13.3% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national average of 40.7%.

The local economy is driven by agriculture, forestry and fishing, which employ 58.3% of the workforce. 87.8% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure far above the national average of 61.1%.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.