Warialda

The area has a notably older profile, with 30.7% of residents aged 65 and over, far above the national figure of 17.2%. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 9.7% of the population, which is well above the state average.

The community is very homogenous, with 87.4% of people born in Australia and only 4.1% born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 1.2% of people using another language at home, far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in other areas; 64.5% of people identify as Christian, and those with no religion are far fewer than the national average.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 30.2% of residents completing Year 12, compared to 58.8% nationally. Only 9.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are much lower than the state and national figures, with a typical weekly household income of $964. Only 8.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the national figure of 22.6%.

Health challenges are more prevalent here, as 38.7% of people have a long-term health condition and 11.1% need help with daily activities, both of which are well above the national average.

Volunteering is a strong feature of the town, with 22.3% of people volunteering, well above the national figure of 14.1%.

First Nations residents are noticeably younger, with a typical age of 21. However, they face significant disadvantage, with a typical household income of $942 and Year 12 completion rates far below the national average.

Homes tend to be smaller, with a typical size of 2.2 people, and 34.7% of people live alone, which is well above the national average.

Housing is highly stable, with 49.6% of homes owned outright and typical weekly rents of $230, which is far below the national figure. Nearly all homes are separate houses.

The community relies almost entirely on cars, with 61.3% of workers driving to work and 0% using public transport to commute. Public transport options are very limited.

The population is stable and rarely changes, with only 28.4% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are major employers, and while full-time employment is slightly above the national average, only 47% of adults are working or looking for work.

The town is somewhat walkable and has a high number of amenities per resident, though many homes are far from public transport and parks compared to state averages.