Oberon

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. Seniors make up 24.6% of the population, which is well above the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the population is far below the state and national figures for those born overseas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

While 82.6% of people speak only English, the proportion of people using another language at home rose to 6.7% since 2011. This is much higher than most similar areas, though still far below the national average.

Religious affiliation is common here; 57.2% of people identify as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

The area has a lower rate of higher education than most, with only 8.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the state and national figures.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,252, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, personal and family incomes have all risen since 2011.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 33.5% of people reporting a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure, and 7.4% of residents need help with daily activities.

Community participation has dipped, with the number of volunteers falling 9.6 points since 2011. The proportion of people doing significant unpaid housework is also much lower than most areas.

Single living is common, as 34.8% of people live alone, well above the national figure. There is also a much higher proportion of one-parent families compared to most areas.

Separate houses are very common, making up 88.7% of homes. While typical rents are well below the national figure, the proportion of households renting is much higher than most similar areas.

The community relies heavily on cars, with 70.6% of workers driving to get to their jobs. Very few people use public transport to commute, and working from home is far less common than across the state.

The area has seen a notable increase in international movement, with recent overseas arrivals rising 16 points since 2011. This figure is now well above the national average.

Manufacturing is a major industry here, employing 25.1% of the workforce. Full-time employment is well above the national figure, and the unemployment rate is about the same as the state average.

The town is very walkable, with 87.5% of homes situated within a 15-minute-city walkshed. This is far above the state average, particularly for access to health services and schools.