Nyah West

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 8.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The typical resident is 45, and about 20% of the community are seniors aged 65 and over.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, followed by Irish and Scottish.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, though 5.6% of people use another language at home. A small number of residents speak little or no English.

About 45% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is well above both the state and national averages. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 39.7%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 25.8% of residents completing Year 12. Only 4.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure.

Incomes are far below the state and national averages, with the typical personal weekly income at $485. Very few households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 39.7% of people reporting a long-term health condition. About 10.8% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid housework is more common here than in the state average, while volunteering is a little below the national figure. A higher proportion of residents have served in the Defence Force compared to most areas.

The First Nations community is relatively large and noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 19. Year 12 completion is far below the national figure at 26.9%.

One-parent families and people living alone are much more common here than in most areas. On average, there are 2.3 people per home.

Separate houses make up 90% of the dwellings, and 36.3% are owned outright. Typical weekly rents are much lower than the national figure at $188.

Most people commute by car, and very few work from home. While some homes lack a motor vehicle, the area has a very low rate of public transport use.

Recent arrivals from overseas are a little above the national average. About 33.9% of the population moved to the area in the last five years.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in the state average. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, which is a little above the national figure, with many people working in agriculture or healthcare.

The area is considered somewhat walkable, with a high number of amenities like parks and health services within a 15-minute walk for most residents.