2316, NSW

The area is far older than the national average, with 30.6% of people aged 65 and over. This senior population has risen by 13 points since 2011, while the proportion of children under 15 has fallen to 14.7%, which is well below the state figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the most common ancestries are English (46.6%) and Australian (38.9%). Only 14.2% of the population was born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales average.

English is the primary language for 91.6% of the community. Very few people use another language at home (2.8%), and only 0.1% speak little or no English, which is well below the national figure.

A little more than half of residents identify as Christian, while 40.5% report no religion. The share of people with no religious affiliation has risen by 19 points since 2011.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 40.1% of residents completing Year 12, which is far below the state average. Around 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with the typical household earning $1,287 a week. However, the share of households earning $3,000 or more per week rose by 8.4 points since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 36.3% of people. This is well above the national average, with arthritis and mental health being the most reported conditions.

The area has a high proportion of former Defence Force members at 4.9%. While 15.1% of people volunteer, the share of those caring for children unpaid has fallen by 7.2 points since 2011.

Nearly half of households consist of couples with children, while 25.5% of people live alone. The typical home holds 2.4 people, which is about the same as the Australian average.

Home ownership is very high, with 52.2% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most residents live in separate houses (86.5%), and the rental rate is far below the state average.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 53.9% of workers driving to work and only 0.6% using public transport. It is a long commute to the city, taking about 128 minutes on average.

The community is quite mobile, as 42.0% of people moved in the last five years. Conversely, recent arrivals from overseas have fallen sharply since 2011 to just 3.6%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (49.5%) compared to most areas. The most common industries for local workers are construction, health care, and retail trade.

Residents generally have a good level of access to money and resources, ranking higher than about 70% of similar areas. However, the area ranks lower for education and job skills.

The area is relatively safe, with 15 recorded offences per 100,000 people, which is lower than most areas.

The community is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score well below the state average. While most homes are near public transport, only 33.4% are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.