Culgoa

The community is far older than the national figure, with 26.7% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, there are no children under 15 living here, which is far below the national average of 18.2%.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 90.7% born here. Only 3.5% were born overseas, which is far below the 27.7% national figure.

English is the only language used at home by 93% of residents. No one in the area speaks little or no English, a figure well below the national average.

Most residents identify as Christian, accounting for 61.6% of the population. Those with no religion make up 32.6%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in other areas, with only 26.8% of residents completing Year 12. Only 7.9% hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figures, with a typical personal weekly income of $553. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state and national averages.

Health challenges are common here; 51.2% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%. This is reflected in the 11.6% of residents who need help with daily activities.

Residents are highly active in their community, with 31.5% volunteering—far above the national rate of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also common, with 15.7% of people providing support to others.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Living arrangements are unusual compared to the rest of the country, with 53.1% of people living alone. This helps explain why the typical home has only 1.6 people, well below the national average of 2.5.

Every home in Culgoa is a separate house, and 67.3% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31%. Renting is non-existent here, with 0.0% of households in rental properties.

Cars are essential for the 63.8% who drive to work, and every home owns at least one vehicle. While 27.7% of workers work from home, those using public transport must walk 47 minutes to the nearest stop.

The population is quite stable, with 24.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the main industry for 36.2% of workers. While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, only 53.9% of adults are working or looking for work, well below the national average.

The area is somewhat walkable for groceries, but there are no schools or health services within a 15-minute walk.