2321, NSW

The area is notably young, with children under 15 making up 22.9% of the population, a figure well above the national average. This trend is reflected in the typical age of 34 and a high proportion of people in de facto relationships.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 7.6% born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures. English and Scottish ancestries are common here.

English is the primary language for 92.5% of the community. Only 4.0% use another language at home, a figure far below the New South Wales average.

About 41.4% of people report having no religion, which is well above the state figure. This reflects a significant rise of 26 points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than the national average, with only 15.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the proportion of people completing Year 12 rose by 11 points since 2011.

Typical household incomes are a little above the national figure at $1,963 per week. The area has seen a rise in prosperity, with the share of households earning $3,000 or more weekly climbing 10 points since 2011.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 32.6% of people reporting a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are particularly prevalent at 12.1%, well above the national average.

Caring for children is a major part of local life, with 34.6% of people providing unpaid childcare, among the highest rates for its level. Conversely, volunteering has fallen since 2011.

Homes here are larger and more crowded than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 60.3% of households.

Large homes dominate the landscape, with 86.3% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. Renting is more common than in many similar areas, and typical weekly rents have risen by $137 since 2011.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 60% of people driving to work and very few using public transport. The commute to the city is long, typically taking 132 minutes.

The community is highly mobile, with 49.8% of residents moving in the last five years. This is well above the national figure and marks a 14 point increase since 2011.

There is a strong work ethic here, with 66.9% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the state average. Full-time employment is also higher than the national figure at 60%.

The community has very high access to money and resources, ranking better than 90% of similar areas. However, it ranks lower for education and job skills, placing it in the bottom 60%.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.5, far below the state average. Access to groceries, health services, and schools within a 15-minute walk is very low.