2280, NSW

The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 23.7% of the population, a figure well above the national average, while the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population has risen to 4.5% since 2011.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 87.0% of people born here. Only 9.6% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 92.8% of residents. Only 3.8% use another language at home, which is far below the national average of 22.3%.

A large number of residents report no religion, accounting for 42.1% of the population. This is well above the national figure of 38.9% and represents a 24 point increase since 2011.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 19.2% of the population, which is well below the national average of 26.3%. However, the number of people who completed Year 12 has risen to 44.7% since 2011.

Typical weekly family income is $2,096, which is about the same as the national figure. Higher earners are more common here than in most similar areas, with 11.7% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.3% of residents. Mental health conditions are also more frequent, at 10.9%, which is a little above the national figure.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, as 29.4% of people care for children, a figure well above the national average. This is alongside a higher-than-usual rate of people who have served in the Defence Force.

Families tend to be larger than in most areas, with 2.5 people per home. Couples with children make up the largest group at 54.8%, while one-parent families are slightly more common than the national average at 14.9%.

The area is dominated by separate houses, making up 80.3% of dwellings. Home ownership is strong, with 40.2% of homes owned outright, which is well above the national figure of 31.0%.

Cars are essential for most, as 55.9% of people drive to work and the drive to the city takes 95 minutes. Despite this, 21.0% of the workforce now works from home, a huge increase since 2011.

The population is relatively stable, with 32.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals are also low at 7.5%.

Health care and social assistance is the most common industry for workers at 18.4%. Around 58.0% of adults are working or looking for work, which is about the same as the state average.

The area has a general advantage score of 6 out of 10, placing it above about 60% of similar areas. This reflects a moderate level of access to money, resources, and job skills.

Most homes are very close to public transport and parks, with 96.8% and 98.0% respectively within a 15-minute walk. However, walking to groceries (46.7%) and health services (39.1%) is far less common than the state average.