Yarragrin

The area has a very strong First Nations presence, with 19.1% of residents identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, far above the national figure of 3.2%. It is an older community, where 36.2% of people are seniors, which is far above the Australian average of 17.2%.

The population is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most people identify with Australian or English ancestry.

English is the only language spoken at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.

More than half of the community identifies as Christian, while 27.7% report no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 8.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. Many qualifications are tied to the local landscape, with 33.3% of degrees in agriculture and environment.

Incomes are among the lowest for similar areas, with a typical weekly household income of $762, far below the national figure of $1,746. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with only 17.0% reporting a long-term health condition. Notably, no one in the community reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Volunteering is very common here, with 36.1% of people volunteering, far above the national rate of 14.1%. There is also a high rate of unpaid care, with 19.4% of people providing care for others.

The First Nations community is quite young, with a typical age of 12, far younger than the state average of 23. However, typical personal income for First Nations residents is $1,374, which is far above the national figure of $540.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per home. The community is dominated by families, with 75% of households consisting of couples with children.

Housing is much more affordable than in the rest of the state, with typical weekly rents of $162 and typical monthly home-loan payments of $1,443.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. This helps explain why 65.2% of people work from home, a figure far above the national average of 21.0%.

The population is relatively stable, as only 27.7% of people have moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is high, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 63.9% of adults working or looking for work. The local economy is driven by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employ 60.9% of the workforce.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.