Cobargo

The typical resident is 52, making the area far older than the national figure. This is consistent with a high proportion of seniors, with 25.4% aged 65 and over, a figure that rose 21 points since 2011.

Most people were born in Australia, and those with English or Australian ancestry are the most common groups. However, the number of people born overseas rose to 11.8% since 2011, though this remains far below the state and national figures.

English is the primary language for 90.2% of residents. While 4.1% of people use another language at home, this is far below the national average and those who speak little or no English are very rare.

A majority of the community, 55.4%, report having no religion. This is far above the national figure and represents a significant increase of 41 points since 2011.

While 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than most similar areas, this is far below the state average. About 40.3% of residents completed Year 12, a figure that rose slightly since 2011.

Typical weekly incomes are much lower than in most other areas, with the usual household earning $871. Only 5.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the New South Wales average.

Health challenges are more common here, with 37.4% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is far above the state figure, and 11.8% of residents report a mental health condition.

Volunteering is very common, with 27.4% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. Similarly, 15.1% provide unpaid care, which is well above the state average.

Single-person households are very common, making up 36% of homes, which is far above the national average. One-parent families also represent 22.1% of the community, a figure that rose 14 points since 2011.

Most people live in separate houses, and 44% own their home outright, far above the national figure. While typical weekly rents are $300, this is well below the state average.

Cars are the primary way to get around, with 53.4% of workers driving to work. No one in the area uses public transport for their commute, and 12.9% of the workforce works from home.

About 40.2% of residents moved in the last five years, which is about the same as the national average. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 49.6%. The unemployment rate is 7.5%, which is a little above the national figure and has risen since 2011.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.2. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries (96.7%) and health services (96.4%), far exceeding state averages.