Jerilderie

The community is far older than most areas, with the typical age rising 12 years since 2011 to 53. This is reflected in the 32.8% of residents aged 65 and over, a figure far above the national average. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population has also grown, reaching 5.4% in 2021.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents (8.7%) than the New South Wales average. Ancestry is predominantly Australian (41.0%) and English (40.3%).

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 4.0% of people using another language at home. This is far below the state and national figures, and no one in the area reported speaking little or no English.

Christianity is the most common affiliation at 59.3%. The proportion of people reporting no religion is 27.6%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

The area has far fewer residents with higher qualifications than most others; only 8.7% hold a bachelor degree or higher, and 30.0% completed Year 12. Both figures have fallen since 2011.

Incomes are generally well below state and national averages, with a typical household earning $994 a week. This is much lower than the national figure of $1,746, and the typical personal weekly income is $605.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.9% of people. Arthritis (14.9%) and asthma (13.7%) are the most frequent conditions reported.

Volunteerism is a standout feature, with 25.0% of residents volunteering, a figure far above the national average. Conversely, fewer people provide unpaid care or look after children compared to most areas.

Living alone is very common here, with 38.0% of people in single-person households, far above the national average of 25.6%. This helps explain why the typical home holds only 2.1 people.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (90.9%), and nearly half (47.4%) are owned outright, far above the national average. Costs are also much lower, with a typical weekly rent of just $175.

The area is almost entirely dependent on cars for commuting, with 0.0% of people using public transport. Most homes have one or two vehicles, though 7.1% have no motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with 30.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far fewer than the national average.

Agriculture and public administration are major employers, and 58.2% of the workforce is employed full-time. However, the overall number of adults working or looking for work (46.0%) is far below the national average.

The town is very walkable, with 94.6% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. Most residents can easily walk to groceries (95.0%), schools (93.1%), and parks (97.7%).