Woomargama

The community has a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most areas. While the typical age of 44 is noticeably older than the national figure, there are more children under 15 here than in most similar places.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 2.9% born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales average. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, and no one in the community speaks little or no English. This is far below the national and state figures for language diversity.

About 40% of people report having no religion, which is well above the New South Wales average. The remaining majority are mostly Christian.

Educational attainment is lower than the state average, with only 12.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. There are no schools within 3 km of the area.

Typical personal weekly incomes are about $822, which is similar to the national figure. However, households earning $3,000 or more a week are less common here than in most other areas.

More people here need help with daily activities and live with mental health conditions compared to most areas. Long-term health issues like asthma and arthritis are common.

Local residents are more likely to volunteer or do unpaid housework and childcare than people in the state average. About 16.7% of the community are volunteers.

First Nations households earn much more than the state and national averages, though typical personal incomes for these residents are far below those figures. The typical age for First Nations people is 26.

Family life varies, with 53.4% of homes consisting of couples with children, yet there is a higher than usual number of people living alone. One-parent families are much less common than in the rest of the state.

Most people live in separate houses, and 36.8% own their homes outright. Renting is very rare, and typical monthly mortgage payments are far below the state average.

Every home has at least one motor vehicle, as no one commutes by public transport. While there is a bus stop nearby, the walk to reach it takes about 44 minutes.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 41.2% of people moving house in the last five years.

Employment is strong, with a higher full-time work rate than the national average. The local economy relies heavily on agriculture, forestry, fishing, and healthcare.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.