Wyalong

The typical resident is 44, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 7.6% of the population, a figure well above the national average.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 86% born here and only 5.6% born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures.

English is the primary language for 89.4% of residents. Only 2.6% use another language at home, far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.

Christianity is the most common faith at 66.8%. Those reporting no religion make up 22.9% of the population, which is far below the national figure.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 6.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 32.1% completing Year 12, both far below the national average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,404, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 11.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the state average.

One in three residents has a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. Mental health conditions are also more common here than in most areas.

Volunteering is high, with 19.5% of people giving their time, well above the national figure of 14.1%.

There are 47 First Nations people in the area, and the unemployment rate for this group is 0.0%, which is far below the national average.

Families with children make up 50.3% of households. About 24.4% of people live alone, which is about the same as the national average.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 94.1% of homes. Outright home ownership is high at 41.2%, well above the national figure of 31%.

Most people rely on cars, though 6.1% commute by public transport, which is well above the national average. Only 3% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, as only 24.9% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The area has a strong job market with an unemployment rate of 2.8%, which is lower than the national figure. Many residents work in mining, retail, or agriculture.

Wyalong is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.1. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.