Tocumwal

The population is far older than the national figure, with people aged 65 and over making up 40.9% of the community. Children under 15 are much less common here than in most areas, at just 13.7%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots most commonly cite English, Australian, or Irish ancestry. Only 8.9% of people were born overseas, which is far below the state average.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of the town, with only 2.4% of people using another language at home. This is far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.

Nearly half of the community identifies as Christian, while 36.8% report having no religion. This last group has grown by 19 percentage points since 2011.

The town has a lower rate of higher education than most areas, with only 8.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have completed a Certificate III or IV, the most common qualification at 39.5%.

Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with the usual household earning $1,055 a week. Only 8.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 38.8% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition, and 7.6% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is high here, with 21.0% of people helping out, well above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

People living alone are common, making up 32.2% of homes, which is well above the national average. This is consistent with the town's older population, as 47.4% of families are couples without children.

Home ownership is very high, with 51.4% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most people live in separate houses, and typical weekly rents are well below the national average at $250.

Cars are essential here, as 68.3% of people drive to work and no one uses public transport to commute. About 40.5% of homes have two vehicles.

The population is relatively stable, though 35.1% of people moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 9.1% of the community.

Far fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 39.6%. The local workforce is spread across health care, manufacturing, and retail trade.

The town is somewhat walkable, though it is far below the state average for public transport access. Residents have good access to health services, but fewer are within a 15-minute walk of parks or groceries.