2265, NSW

The typical resident is 40, though the area has a high share of seniors and children, with 23.1% aged 65 and over. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population has risen to 4.6%, which is a little above the national figure.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries, and 81.8% of people were born here. The share of overseas-born residents has fallen since 2011 to 15.3%, which is far below the state average.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 90.6% of the community. Only 5.9% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

Christianity is the main faith for 58.3% of residents, while those with no religion make up 34.6%. The number of people reporting no religion has risen sharply by 20 points since 2011.

A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than most similar areas. While 48.4% completed Year 12, this is far below the state and national figures.

Typical weekly household income is $1,648, which is about the same as the national figure. More households earn $3,000 or more a week than in most similar areas, and this group has grown by 12 points since 2011.

Health challenges are much more common here than in most areas, with 33.9% of people living with a long-term health condition. About 10.9% of residents have a mental health condition.

Volunteer rates are well above the national figure at 19.2%, though this has fallen since 2011. Unpaid care is also common, with more people caring for children and doing housework than in most similar areas.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. Most families consist of couples with children (59.2%), while those living alone make up 23% of the population.

Detached houses dominate the landscape, and nearly 80% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rents are $380, and monthly mortgage payments are $2,072, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Most people rely on cars, with 55.1% driving to work and only 0.6% using public transport. Working from home has become much more common, rising 16 points since 2011 to 21.5%.

The area has seen significant movement, with 48.9% of people moving in the last five years, well above the national average. Conversely, recent overseas arrivals have fallen to 7.3%.

Health care and social assistance is the top industry, employing 19.9% of the workforce. About 57.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure.

The area is generally better off than many similar places, ranking in the top 30% for overall advantage. It scores a 7 out of 10 for access to money and resources.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.0, far below the state average. Only 23.4% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.