Watsons Creek

The area is far older than most, with 31.9% of residents aged 65 or over and children making up only 9.6% of the population. First Nations people represent 9.6% of the community, which is well above the New South Wales figure of 3.4%.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries here. About 14.9% of residents were born overseas, though this is far below the national figure.

English is the only language spoken at home by 90.4% of residents, and no one in the community speaks little or no English.

Nearly 60% of the community identifies as Christian. About 33% of residents report having no religion, which is about the same as the state average.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 41.2% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are among the lowest for this level, with a typical household earning $743 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 41.5% of people, which is far above the national average. Arthritis and asthma are the most reported conditions.

Unpaid housework is much more common here than in most areas, with 29.8% of people doing 15 or more hours a week. There is also a high rate of former Defence Force members at 10.5%.

The First Nations community is older than most, with a typical age of 37. Personal income for this group is among the lowest at this level, at $249 per week.

Living alone is very common, with 56.5% of residents in single-person homes. This helps explain why the typical home has only 1.9 people, well below the national figure of 2.5.

Every home in Watsons Creek is a separate house, and 69.6% are owned outright, far above the national average. No one in the area is renting.

Cars are essential as there is no public transport. However, working from home is much more common here than nationally, at 38.1%.

The community is very stable, with only 24.1% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries for the 48.8% of adults who work or look for work. The unemployment rate is 9.8%, which is well above the national average.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.