2315, NSW

Seniors make up 33.9% of the population, which is far above the national figure. This aging trend is clear, as the typical resident is 54 and the number of people aged 65 and over rose 6.0 points since 2011.

People born overseas account for 18.3% of the population, a figure that rose 3.3 points since 2011. English ancestry is the most common at 44.7%, followed by Australian ancestry at 36.2%.

English is the primary language for 88.3% of residents. While 6.5% of people use another language at home, this is far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.

More than half of residents identify as Christian, while 37.1% report no religion. The proportion of people with no religion has risen significantly by 19 points since 2011.

About 17.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the national average. However, the number of people who completed Year 12 rose 9.2 points since 2011 to reach 45.5%.

Typical household incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical weekly income of $1,310. This has increased by $396 since 2011, and the share of households earning $3,000 or more per week rose to 13.8%.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 36.5% of residents. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%, with arthritis being the most reported condition.

The area has a strong military connection, with 6.1% of people having served in the Defence Force, which is well above the state average. Volunteers are also more common here than in most of Australia.

Homes tend to be smaller, with a typical 2.2 people per household. This is a little below the national average and consistent with the high number of people living alone.

Home ownership is high, with 45.6% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. While 78.6% of homes have three or more bedrooms, typical weekly rents have risen by $120 since 2011 to $390.

Most people drive to work, but 19.4% now work from home, a 14 point increase since 2011. While the area has many public transport stops, the typical drive time to the city is very long at 211 minutes.

The population is quite mobile, with 42.8% of people having moved in the last five years. This is a little above the national average of 40.7%.

Fewer people are working or looking for work compared to the rest of the country, at 47.0%. Full-time employment is also well below the national figure and has fallen 6.1 points since 2011.

The area's overall advantage score is 979, which is slightly above the national average. It sits in the middle of similar areas for both access to resources and job skills.

This is a very safe area, with only 7 recorded offences per 100,000 people. This is much lower than most areas, and all recorded offences were for theft.

Residents have excellent access to parks and public transport, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of both. However, access to schools and health services is far below the state average.