2290, NSW

The population grew by 8.5% since 2011 and has a notably high Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of 4.7%. Children under 15 make up 18.9% of the community, which is higher than most similar areas.

The area is far less diverse than the state or nation, with only 10.8% of people born overseas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for over 85% of the population.

English is the primary language for 90% of the community. Only 6.4% of residents use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

A large number of residents identify as having no religion, at 45.6%, which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant rise of 25 percentage points since 2011.

Education levels have improved, with 23.4% of adults now holding a bachelor degree or higher. More than half of residents have completed Year 12, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Typical weekly family incomes are about the same as the national figure at $2,242. Wealth is increasing, with the share of households earning over $3,000 a week rising 14 percentage points since 2011.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 33.2% of people living with a long-term condition. Mental health conditions are particularly high at 11.6%, well above the state average.

Family care is a priority here, as 30.7% of people care for children unpaid, which is much higher than most areas. This is alongside a higher-than-usual rate of people providing general unpaid care.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 15.8% of households. Most families are couples with children, and homes typically house 2.5 people.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 81.6% being separate houses and 77.4% having three or more bedrooms. While 36.5% of homes are owned outright, typical weekly rents are much higher than in most similar areas at $390.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as 54.1% of workers drive and it takes 101 minutes to reach the city. However, working from home has become far more common, rising to 22.1% since 2011.

Movement into the area is steady, with 33.7% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 9.5% of the population, which is well below the national average.

More adults are working or looking for work (62.5%) compared to most areas. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and construction.

The area is generally more advantaged than about 70% of similar places, with a solid overall advantage score of 1,003.

While most homes are within a short walk of a school or park, access to groceries is far below the state average. The area is considered somewhat walkable, though the terrain is slightly steeper than the state average.