Redesdale

Redesdale is far older than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 57. Children under 15 make up only 6.4% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries here. While 14% of people were born overseas—higher than in most similar areas—this is still far below the 27.7% national average.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of residents. Only 4.7% use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large proportion of the community has no religious affiliation. At 47.2%, this is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualifications are higher than in many similar areas, with 21.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, this is still well below the 26.3% national average.

Typical household income is $1,180 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 11.2% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a rate far below the national average.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than across Australia, affecting 40.5% of people. Mental health conditions are also much higher than most areas at 13.4%.

Volunteerism is high, with 23.8% of people volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. There are also more people providing unpaid care and doing housework than in most similar areas.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 3.3% of the population. This group has a typical personal income of $1,125, which is far above the national figure of $540.

Living arrangements are often small, with 35.2% of people living alone—well above the national average. This helps explain why the typical home only houses 2.1 people.

Every single home in Redesdale is a separate house. Ownership is very high, with 52% of homes owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31%.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 38.4% owning two and 20.8% owning three.

The population is relatively stable, with only 24.3% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are major employers, accounting for 18.8% of jobs. Only 50.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure.

Redesdale is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.5. There are no groceries, health services, or public transport stops within a 15-minute walk for any resident.