Delungra

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 11% of the population, which is well above the state and national figures. The area is also home to a high number of children and seniors, with 22.4% under 15 and 23.1% aged 65 and over.

The community is very traditional in its roots, with 80.1% of people born in Australia. Only 4.3% were born overseas, a figure that has fallen since 2011 and is far below the national average.

English is the only language used at home here. No one in the community uses another language, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Over half of the residents are Christians. About 31.7% of people report having no religion, which is a little below the New South Wales figure.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most other areas, with only 3.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 23.1% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the national average.

Incomes are much lower than typical areas across the board. The typical weekly household income is just $866, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

People needing help with daily activities make up 10.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure. Long-term health conditions are also more common, particularly arthritis and asthma.

Unpaid housework is more common here than in most areas, with 26.3% of people doing 15 or more hours a week. Volunteering is also slightly more common than the national average at 17%.

One-parent families are very common at 28.2%, which is far above the national figure. People living alone also make up a higher than average share of the community at 35.6%.

Almost every home is a separate house, and nearly half are owned outright. Rent is much lower than typical areas, with a typical weekly rent of $200.

Cars are essential here, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Very few people work from home, with only 4.8% doing so, which is far below the state average.

The population is quite stable, with 29.4% moving in the last five years, which is much lower than most other areas. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Far fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the national average, at 40.6%. Those who are employed often work in retail, health care, or the food and accommodation industry.

Most homes are within a short walk of a school or park, but no one can walk to groceries or health services. This results in a walkability score that is a little below the state average.