2284, NSW

The area is noticeably older than the state and national averages, with 21.2% of residents aged 65 and over. There is a significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander presence at 5.5%, a figure that has risen since 2011.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 10.2% of people born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, both appearing in about 42% of the population.

English is the primary language for 89.7% of residents. Only 5.4% use another language at home, a figure far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

A large shift has occurred since 2011, with the proportion of people reporting no religion rising by 21 points to reach 41.2%. This is well above the state average.

Educational attainment is lower than the national average, as only 16.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. However, more people have completed Year 12 compared to 2011.

Typical family income is $2,063 a week, which is higher than most similar areas and about the same as the state average. Weekly personal income for the typical resident is $762.

Health challenges are prominent here, with 35.7% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health issues are among the highest for its level, affecting 12.9% of the population.

Unpaid care for others is common, as 14.4% of people provide unpaid care, which is much higher than most areas. Conversely, volunteering has fallen to 10.9% since 2011.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most other areas, making up 18% of households. Typical homes house 2.5 people.

Separate houses are very common, making up 85.8% of dwellings, far above the national average. Renting is less common than elsewhere, and the typical weekly rent is $365.

Cars are essential for the 95-minute drive to the city, and 58.1% of workers commute by car. While public transport stops are numerous, only 0.6% of people use them for commuting.

The area has seen significant movement, with 42.8% of residents moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are relatively low at 7.6%.

About 57.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is similar to the state average. The largest employment sectors are health care and social assistance, followed by construction.

The area sits exactly in the middle of the scale for overall advantage, with a score of 963, which is slightly below the national average.

The area is only somewhat walkable, with a score of 5.1. Many residents lack easy walking access to essentials, particularly health services and groceries, which are far below the state average.