Zara

The community is older than the national average, with 17.2% being seniors. Children under 15 make up 19.5% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 6.9% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common after Australian.

English is the primary language here, with only 3.4% of people using another language at home, which is far below the New South Wales figure.

A large number of residents report no religion, at 49.4%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most similar areas, with only 5.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 39.1% completing Year 12, both far below the state average.

Typical personal weekly income is $545, which is well below the national figure of $805. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

People needing help with daily activities represent 11.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 5.8%.

Unpaid housework is common here, with 26.1% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, which is well above the national average.

The First Nations population is very small, with a typical personal income of $75, which is far below the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home and a high percentage of couples with children, who make up 61% of households.

Every home in Zara is a separate house, and 45.8% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Rent is a little above the national average at $440 per week.

While 13.8% of homes have no motor vehicle, the area is otherwise car-dependent. Public transport stops are numerous relative to the population, though no one uses them to commute.

The community is relatively stable, with 30% of people having moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is a little above the national average at 60.6%, but the unemployment rate is 10.0%, which is well above the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.0, as there are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.