Ulmarra

The typical resident is 52, making the area far older than the state and national figures. About 9.6% of people are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, a figure that rose 4.1 points since 2011 and is well above the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, while the share of people born overseas fell 6.0 points since 2011.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 1.7% using another language at home. This is far below the national figure, and the percentage of people who speak little or no English has fallen to 0.0%.

About 40.7% of residents have no religion, which is a little above the national figure and a 22 point increase since 2011. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 52.4%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 7.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. While the share of people who finished Year 12 rose 14 points since 2011, it remains far below the state average.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figures, with the usual household earning $933 a week. Only 7.6% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the state average.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas; 42.1% of people have a long-term health condition and 16.5% have a mental health condition. People needing help with daily activities rose to 12.4% since 2011.

Unpaid care for others is common, with 13.8% of people providing such support. However, volunteering is much lower than in most areas, and far fewer people care for children unpaid compared to the state average.

Single-parent families are far more common here than in most areas, making up 24.7% of households. People living alone also represent a higher share than the national average, though this fell 30 points since 2011.

Detached houses are very common, accounting for 90.6% of homes. While 40.4% of homes are owned outright, the area has a much higher proportion of renters than most similar places.

Most people rely on cars, with 68.3% of workers driving to their jobs. Very few people work from home (5.5%), and no one in the area uses public transport to commute.

Recent arrivals from overseas have fallen to 0.0% since 2011. About 34.9% of the population moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average.

The unemployment rate is 11.6%, which is well above the state and national figures. Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, and full-time employment fell 21 points since 2011.

The area is very walkable, with 97.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a variety of amenities like parks, schools, and groceries. However, no homes are within 15 minutes of health services.