2261, NSW

The population is older than the state average, with the typical resident aged 42 and 22.6% being seniors. This is a diverse community where 5.3% of people are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, a figure that has risen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people (12.4%) compared to the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language for 89.4% of the community. Only 5% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national and state figures.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while those with no religion make up 38.2%. This last group saw a significant increase of 21 percentage points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with 15.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, more people have completed Year 12 since 2011, rising to 44.0%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,455, which is well below the state figure. While incomes have risen since 2011, only 8.1% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

The area faces higher health challenges than most, with 33.8% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is reflected in a high 7.1% of residents needing help with daily activities.

Volunteer rates are much lower than in most other areas, falling to 10.9% since 2011. Unpaid care for children and housework remains common, though both activities have seen a slight decline.

Family structures here are distinct, with a much higher proportion of one-parent families (18.4%) than the national average. About 28.1% of residents live alone.

Detached houses are very common, making up 73.3% of homes. While 33.4% of homes are owned outright, typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,000, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Car use is dominant for commuting, though the area is well-served by bus stops. Working from home has surged, with 22.6% of the workforce now doing so compared to just 3.4% in 2011.

The area is relatively stable, with recent overseas arrivals (6.4%) being well below the national figure. About 36.6% of the population moved house in the last five years.

Full-time employment is much lower here than in most areas, at 51.3%. The most common industries for workers are health care, social assistance, and construction.

The area sits in the middle of the scale for overall advantage, ranking equally to about 50% of similar areas. It ranks slightly lower for education and job skills.

Most homes are within a short walk of public transport and parks, though access to health services and groceries is far below the state average. The overall walkability is considered somewhat walkable.