Yaouk

The typical resident is 69, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors make up 50% of the population, while there are no children or young adults in the area.

The community is almost entirely born in Australia, a figure far below the national average. Those with ancestral roots identify most strongly as Australian, English, and Scottish.

Everyone in the area speaks only English at home. This means there are no people using other languages, which is far below the state and national figures.

Christianity is very common here, with 95% of residents identifying with the faith. Only 15% of people report having no religion, which is far below the national figure.

A small number of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, though 43.5% of the community stopped their schooling at Year 10. This level of school completion is among the lowest for similar areas.

Typical weekly household income is $1,249, which is well below the national figure. While personal incomes are also a little below average, typical family income is about the same as the rest of Australia at $2,124.

Health challenges are common, with 60% of people living with a long-term health condition and 15% needing help with daily activities. Both figures are far above the national average.

Volunteerism is very high here, with 39.1% of people volunteering. This is far above the national figure, alongside a high rate of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework per week.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the area. The small number of First Nations people recorded have a typical age of 68, which is far older than the national figure.

Homes in Yaouk are small, with typically only 1.6 people per home. This is far below the New South Wales average of 2.6.

Rents are very low, with a typical weekly cost of $100, far below the national figure. Similarly, typical monthly home-loan payments are much lower than in most other areas.

The area has no public transport routes or stops. This means there are no weekly departures, placing it far below the state average.

The population is very stable, with only 20% of people having moved in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Very few adults are working or looking for work, at just 21.7%. This is far below both the state and national averages.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. The terrain is also steeper than the state average.