2295, NSW

This is an older community with a typical resident aged 45, and 26.9% of people are seniors, which is well above the national figure. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.1% of the population, a much higher proportion than in most other areas.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 84.7% born here and only 10.4% born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales average.

English is the main language for 90.8% of residents. Very few people speak little or no English, at just 0.4%, which is well below the state and national figures.

More than 40% of residents report no religion, a figure that has risen by 23 points since 2011 and is well above the state average.

The area has seen a rise in higher education, with 19.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the 43.7% who completed Year 12 is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Prosperity has increased since 2011, with typical family income rising by $865 to $2,097 a week. Around 20% of households now earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Health challenges are more common here than elsewhere; 35.4% of people have a long-term health condition, and 10.9% have a mental health condition.

Participation in unpaid care is higher than most areas, with 13.6% providing such support. Notably, 7.1% of residents served in the Defence Force, among the highest rates for this level.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per dwelling. A higher than average 30% of people live alone.

Separate houses make up 90% of dwellings, far above the national average. While 41.7% of homes are owned outright, typical weekly rents are much higher than most areas at $430.

Most people drive to work, but 23.4% now work from home, a huge increase from 3.2% in 2011. Public transport use is low at 1.2%, despite there being many bus stops.

The area is quite mobile, with 45.3% of people moving house in the last five years, which is well above the national average.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to other areas, at 52.9%. The most common industries for those employed are health care, social assistance, and public administration.

The area sits slightly above the middle for overall advantage, scoring 6 out of 10 compared to other similar areas.

The area is somewhat walkable, with nearly all homes within a short walk of public transport and parks. However, only 45.5% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, far below the state average.