2281, NSW

The population is significantly older than most areas, with 27.1% of residents aged 65 and over. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.0% of the community, which is a little above the national figure and has risen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia (85.9%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents than the state or national averages. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 92.9% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure, though it has risen slightly since 2011.

A large portion of the community has no religion (42.2%), which is well above the national average. This represents a significant shift, as this figure rose 22 points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 39.6% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national average. However, the share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher rose 6 points since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,400, which is a little below the national figure. While incomes have risen since 2011, the area remains well below the state average for households earning $3,000 or more per week.

Health needs are high here, with 36.6% of people living with a long-term health condition, well above the national average. Additionally, 7.3% of residents need help with daily activities, which is much higher than in most areas.

Providing unpaid care is more common here than in most areas, with 14.7% of people doing so. This is consistent with the higher number of seniors and people with health conditions in the community.

One-parent families make up 16.0% of households, which is a little above the national average. About 26.4% of people live alone.

Home ownership is strong, with 44.6% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. Detached houses are the dominant type, making up 81.7% of dwellings.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 54% of people drive to work. However, it has a high number of public transport stops per person compared to other areas, even though only 0.4% of people use public transport to commute.

About 35.2% of the population moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far fewer than the national figure.

The proportion of adults working or looking for work is much lower than most areas. Those who are employed often work in health care, construction, or education.

The area sits around the middle of the scale for overall advantage. While it ranks moderately for access to money and resources, it ranks lower for education and job skills.

The area is somewhat walkable, with almost all homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, it is far below the state average for access to health services and groceries within a short walk.