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Molong
4 km²
A significant population drop of 36% since 2011 has reshaped Molong into a smaller, older community. It is a place where over a quarter of the people are seniors, and many residents have deep roots in the area. The town is very walkable, with most homes close to parks and health services, creating a convenient setting for its aging population. While it has shrunk in size, it remains a stable residential hub with a strong presence of First Nations people.
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First Nations people make up 9.3% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The community is noticeably older than the rest of the state, with 25.5% of residents aged 65 and over.
The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 4.5% born overseas—a figure far below the national average. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Irish ancestry.
English is the primary language here, with only 0.8% of people using another language at home. This is far below the New South Wales average.
Christianity remains the most common faith at 59.2%, though the share of people reporting no religion rose to 30.2% since 2011.
Higher education levels are far below the national figure, with only 10.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the proportion of people completing Year 12 rose by 9.8 points since 2011.
Typical weekly household incomes are well below the national figure at $1,174. This is consistent with the fact that only 8.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 31.3% of people living with a long-term condition. About 7.9% of residents need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national average.
Volunteering is more common here than in the rest of the state, with 17.9% of people giving their time. About 26% of the community also provide unpaid childcare.
A high number of people live alone (33.6%), which is well above the national average. Single-parent families are also more common than in most similar areas.
Detached houses are very common, making up 85.5% of homes. While 36.5% of homes are owned outright, typical weekly rents are well below the national figure at $270.
Most people rely on cars, with 71% driving to work and very few using public transport. Only 6.5% of the workforce works from home, far below the state average.
The area has seen some movement, with 37.5% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 5.5% of the population.
The unemployment rate is very low at 2.3%, which is much lower than most similar areas. Many residents work in health care, construction, or public administration.
Molong is very walkable, with 84.6% of homes within a short walk of health services and 96.5% near a park. Most residents can reach groceries and schools within 15 minutes on foot.