Stanhope

The typical resident is 49, making the area far older than the state and national average of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 26.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

The community is predominantly Australian, English, and Irish by ancestry. Only 7.1% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the main language spoken in 92.9% of homes. Only 2.9% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 43.2% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 48.5%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 33.3% of residents completing Year 12. Just 10.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the state average of 29.2%.

Earnings are well below the national average, with the typical personal weekly income at $575. Only 4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the national figure of 22.6%.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 37.9% of people living with a long-term condition. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%, with arthritis being the most reported condition.

Residents are very active in their community, with 22% volunteering, well above the national average of 14.1%. There is also a higher rate of people providing unpaid care compared to most areas.

The First Nations community is smaller than most, with 20 people. This group is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 20.

Living arrangements vary, with 32.6% of people living alone, well above the national figure. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most areas.

Housing is very affordable and stable, with 47% of homes owned outright, far above the national average of 31%. Typical weekly rents are much lower than most areas at $198.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with 59.4% of workers driving to work and 0% using public transport to commute. A trip to the city takes a much longer time than in most areas, averaging 126 minutes.

While only 30.6% of residents moved in the last five years, there has been a recent influx of overseas arrivals, with 22% arriving recently—well above the national figure.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the biggest employer, making up 22.3% of jobs. Those working or looking for work make up 56.5% of adults, which is well below the state average.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.3. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services, far below the state figures.