2256, NSW

The area is notably older than most, with 27.5% of residents aged 65 and over, well above the national figure of 17.2%. This trend is matched by a smaller proportion of children, as those under 15 make up only 14.7% of the population.

People born overseas make up 19.2% of the community, a figure that has risen since 2011 but remains well below the national average of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 85.5% of residents, though the number of people using another language at home has risen to 8.7% since 2011. This is still far below the state average of 26.6%.

There has been a sharp shift away from religion here, with the proportion of people reporting no religion rising by 22 points since 2011 to reach 41.6%.

The number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher has risen to 18.8% since 2011, though this remains well below the national average of 26.3%. Year 12 completion also rose to 46.0% over the last decade.

Typical household income is $1,293 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. While incomes have risen since 2011, 23.6% of households still earn under $650 a week.

Health challenges are much more common here than in most areas, with 37.0% of people reporting a long-term health condition. This is far above the state figure of 27.0%.

Volunteering has fallen to 12.6% since 2011, which is a little below the national average. Around 13.3% of the community provide unpaid care.

Living arrangements are unusual for the region, with a high 34.5% of people living alone and 19.5% of families being single-parent households, both of which are well above national figures.

Renters make up 33.5% of the community, a much higher proportion than in most similar areas. While 36.2% of homes are owned outright, the typical weekly rent is $380.

Working from home has surged to 31.3% since 2011, and the area has a very high number of public transport stops. However, the typical drive time to the city is a long 125 minutes.

About 36.6% of residents have moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 5.6% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 14.5%.

Fewer people here are working or looking for work compared to the rest of the country, at 49.1%. The unemployment rate of 5.8% is about the same as the national average.

The area scores low for access to money and resources, ranking as smaller than about 80% of similar areas. Overall, its advantage score is below the national average.

Most homes are within a short walk of public transport and parks, but far fewer are within 15 minutes of groceries or health services compared to the state average.