Warialda Rail

The community is notably young, with 23.6% of people under 15, which is well above the national figure. First Nations people make up 9.9% of the population, a much higher proportion than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people than the state or national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, with no one speaking a different language or reporting little to no English, which is far below the national figure.

Christianity is the main religion here, and the 25.3% of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

Educational qualifications are among the lowest for similar areas, with only 11.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree. About 40% of residents have Year 10 as their highest level of schooling.

Incomes are much lower than the national average, with a typical weekly household income of $949. Only 4.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state figure.

Health challenges are common, as 36.3% of people have a long-term health condition. This includes a high rate of mental health conditions, and 12.1% of residents need help with daily activities.

Many residents provide unpaid care, at a rate well above the national figure. However, the proportion of people caring for children unpaid is much lower than in most other areas.

There are 18 First Nations people in the area. They are far younger than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 14, and their typical household income is much lower than most areas.

The area has a high number of people living alone (33.8%) and a much higher rate of one-parent families than the national figure. Family sizes are typical, with an average of 2.4 people per home.

Every home here is a separate house, and 53.8% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Homes are typically large, with 83.1% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with 0% of people using public transport to commute. Every home has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with 25.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Full-time employment is well above the national average at 65.6%, yet the unemployment rate is also among the highest for similar areas at 12.7%. Many people work in agriculture or health and social assistance.

This is a car-dependent area with a very low walkability score. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.