Braidwood

The community is notably older than most areas, with the typical age rising 12 years since 2011 to 48. Seniors now make up 30.6% of the population, which is far above the national figure.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries, with 43.1% and 37.6% respectively. About 13.3% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas but far below the New South Wales average.

English is the main language for 85.1% of residents. While 4.6% use another language at home—higher than in most similar areas—this is still far below the state and national figures.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion (44.1%), a figure that has risen 18 points since 2011 and is well above the national average.

The area is highly qualified, with 27.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is among the highest for similar areas and is about the same as the state average.

Typical personal weekly income is $770, which is higher than most similar areas. While typical family income has risen, the typical household income actually fell by $188 since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.7% of residents. Arthritis is the most reported condition, affecting 14.4% of the population.

Volunteering is very common, with 23.7% of people helping out, which is far above the national figure. Additionally, 5.2% of residents have served in the Defence Force, a rate much higher than most areas.

Living alone is very common here, with 36.6% of people in single-person households, which is far above the national figure. This helps explain why the typical home has only 2.1 people.

Home ownership is strong, with 43.1% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. Most residents live in separate houses, though the proportion of homes with three or more bedrooms has fallen since 2011.

The area is highly dependent on cars, as 0% of residents commute by public transport. However, working from home has become more common, rising 12 points since 2011 to 13.5%.

The population is quite mobile, with 42.6% of people having moved in the last five years. This is a little above the national average and has risen since 2011.

About 53.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure. The most common industries for local workers are accommodation and food, and public administration and safety.

Braidwood is very walkable, with 90.1% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a "city walkshed". Residents have excellent access to health services and groceries, far exceeding the state average.