2319, NSW

The population is far older than the national figure, and those aged 65 and over make up 28.2% of the community. There is a significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population, which rose to 7.9% in 2021.

Most residents were born in Australia (83.6%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries listed.

English is the primary language for 92% of the community, which is far above the national figure. Very few people speak little or no English.

About 42.3% of people report having no religion, a figure that rose by 22 points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common faith at 50.6%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 32.2% of residents completing Year 12. Only 9.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are well below the state and national figures, with a typical weekly household income of $1,111. Only 9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here; 41.2% of people have a long-term health condition, and 9.1% need help with daily activities, both of which are among the highest rates for similar areas.

The area has a high number of former Defence Force members at 7.3%. While 13.7% of people provide unpaid care, volunteering rates are much lower than in most areas.

One-parent families are much more common than usual at 18.6%. Household sizes are slightly smaller than average, with 2.3 people per home.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 43.1% of homes are owned outright. Most homes are large, with 84.9% having three or more bedrooms.

Cars are essential for most, as only 0.3% of people use public transport to commute. Public transport stops are frequent, though the drive to the city is very long at 123 minutes.

The area has seen a fair amount of movement, with 37.4% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are very rare at 2.3%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, and the unemployment rate is a little above the national figure at 6.1%. Health care and retail are the main industries.

The area ranks low for overall advantage and job skills, falling into the bottom 20% of similar areas across the country.

While almost every home is within a short walk of a park or bus stop, very few residents can walk to groceries, schools, or health services.