Weismantels

The community is far older than most areas, with a typical age of 52. However, children under 15 make up 34.6% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 15.4% were born overseas. English is the most common ancestry at 69.2%, followed by Australian and German roots.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the state and national proportions for people using other languages.

Half of the population identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 30.8%, which is a little below the New South Wales figure.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 12% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 20% completing Year 12.

Incomes are among the lowest in the region, with typical weekly household earnings of $900, far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here; 46.2% of people have a long-term health condition and 38.5% have a mental health condition, both of which are far above state averages.

A high 36% of residents provide unpaid care or do significant housework, though the area has no recorded volunteers.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is lower than most similar areas.

Single-parent families are very common at 43.5%, far above the national average of 14.1%. This helps explain why there are more people per home than usual.

The typical weekly rent is $260, which is well below the national figure of $375.

There are no public transport stops or routes in the area, and the nearest stop is a 60-minute walk away.

The population is very stable, with only 11.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national trend.

Only 32% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure far below the national average of 61.1%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk and a very low walkability score.