Parkes Shire
Volunteer work
In Parkes Shire [VoluntaryWork].[Sum_Vol].{0:0.0}% of the population reported doing some form of voluntary work in 2016. This was a [VoluntaryWork].[Compare_Vol_HLights] Regional NSW.
The voluntary work sector is an important part of Australia's economy. The level of volunteering can indicate the cohesiveness of the community and how readily individuals are able to contribute to that community. Factors impacting on the level of volunteering in Parkes Shire include the Age Structure of the population, the level of Proficiency in English, Income and Education levels.
Volunteer numbers for the 2021 Census declined in many parts of Australia due to lockdowns and COVID-19 distancing measures.
Derived from the Census question:
'In the last twelve months did the person spend any time doing voluntary work through an organisation or group?'
Persons aged 15 years and over.
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the voluntary work performed by the population in Parkes Shire in 2016 compared to Regional NSW shows that there was a [VoluntaryWork].[Compare_Vol] proportion of people who volunteered for an organisation or group.
Overall, [VoluntaryWork].[Sum_Vol].{0:0.0}% of the population reported performing voluntary work, compared with [VoluntaryWork].[Sum_BM_Vol].{0:0.0}% for Regional NSW.