Woolgoolga

The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Seniors make up 26.7% of the population, a figure well above the national average of 17.2%.

Overseas birthplaces are common here, with 24.2% of people born abroad. Indian ancestry is particularly prominent at 8.9%, reflecting a strong connection to India, where 10.7% of the population was born.

Cultural diversity is evident in the home, where 22.4% of people use a language other than English. Punjabi is widely spoken by 17.2% of the community, and 5.0% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious diversity is high, with 17.5% of people identifying with non-Christian faiths. Those with no religion make up 35.0% of the community, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 16.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 45.2% of residents completed Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical incomes are well below the national average, with the usual household earning $1,190 a week compared to $1,746 across Australia. Only 12.0% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Health challenges are more common here, with 33.5% of people living with a long-term condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%, and 7.2% of residents need help with daily activities.

Community involvement is steady, with 12.2% of people providing unpaid care. A slightly higher proportion of residents have served in the Defence Force (3.4%) compared to the state average of 2.3%.

The First Nations community is among the largest at this level, with a typical age of 18, which is noticeably younger than the national figure of 24. This group has a higher rate of traditional language use at 6.4%.

Living arrangements vary, with 29.8% of people living alone, which is well above the national average. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most similar areas.

Detached houses are the norm for 82.2% of homes, far above the national figure of 72.3%. Home ownership is strong, with 43.8% of houses owned outright.

Car travel is essential, as only 0.3% of people commute by public transport. Very few people work from home (8.4%), a figure far below the national average of 21.0%.

The area is seeing a lot of movement, with 43.4% of people arriving in the last five years. This is driven by a very high rate of recent overseas arrivals, at 25.1%.

Job markets are under pressure, with an unemployment rate of 6.2% that is a little above the national figure. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are major employers, making up 21.1% of jobs.

The area is somewhat walkable, though 67.7% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, which is far below the state average of 85.7%.