2267, NSW

The area is far older than the rest of Australia, with 32.3% of people aged 65 and over. This trend has accelerated since 2011, while the proportion of children under 15 has fallen to 14.1%, which is well below the state figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people (10.8%) compared to New South Wales. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 90.5% of the community. Only 4.1% use another language at home, and very few people speak little or no English, which is well below the national average.

A large number of people report having no religion (42.6%), a figure that has risen by 18 points since 2011. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

While 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, the proportion who completed Year 12 is far below the state average at 42.0%. Engineering and management are the most common fields of study.

Typical weekly household incomes are well below the national figure, sitting at $1,339. However, there has been a steady increase in earnings since 2011, with more households now earning $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 39.0% of residents—far above the state average. Arthritis and mental health are the most reported conditions, and 6.4% of people need help with daily activities.

A higher-than-usual 27.6% of people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework. The area also has a higher proportion of Defence Force veterans (4.2%) than most similar places.

Homes tend to be smaller than average with 2.3 people per dwelling. About 42.9% of households are couples without children, and 27.3% of people live alone.

Detached houses dominate the landscape, and home ownership is very high, with 45.2% of homes owned outright. This is far above the national figure of 31%.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 55.1% of workers driving and 0% using public transport to commute. However, working from home has become much more common since 2011.

The community is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state average. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much lower than in most other areas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (47.9%) compared to the national average. The most common industries for those employed are health care, construction, and education.

The area sits around the middle of the scale for overall advantage and education skills. Access to money and resources is slightly higher than in about 60% of similar areas.

While almost every home is within 10 minutes of public transport, the area is generally less walkable than the state average. Most residents live far from groceries, health services, and schools.