2287, NSW

The area is younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 36. It has a strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander presence at 5.6%, which is much higher than most similar areas and has risen since 2011.

About 16.9% of residents were born overseas, a figure that has risen by 5.0 points since 2011, though this remains far below the New South Wales average.

English is the main language for 82.2% of the community, but the proportion of people using another language at home has risen to 14.2% since 2011.

A significant 40.9% of residents now report having no religion, a figure that has climbed by 22 points since 2011 and sits well above the state average.

The area has seen a rise in qualifications, with 21.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 51.4% completing Year 12, both figures being higher than most similar areas.

Typical weekly family incomes are $2,117, which is about the same as the national figure. The number of households earning $3,000 or more per week has risen by 12 points since 2011.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 33.5% of people living with a long-term health condition and 12.8% reporting a mental health condition.

Caring for children is a common unpaid activity for 28.9% of people, which is well above the national average, while volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas.

Families with children make up 58.9% of households, and the area has a higher rate of one-parent families (15.7%) compared to most other areas.

Separate houses are very common at 84.3%, and 80.6% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is more common here than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly rent of $400.

While 96.6% of homes are within a short walk of public transport, very few people (0.9%) actually commute using it. Most people drive, though 18.9% now work from home, a huge increase since 2011.

The population is quite mobile, with 40.9% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 18.3% of the community, which is well above the national average.

More adults are working or looking for work here (63.4%) than in most similar areas. Health care and social assistance is the most common industry, employing 20.8% of the workforce.

The area sits around the middle of the scale for overall advantage, with a score of 985, placing it above about 54% of similar areas.

Residents have excellent access to parks and public transport within a 15-minute walk, but are far less likely to have health services nearby compared to the state average.