2325, NSW

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 10.7% of the population, a figure that has risen since 2011 and is well above the New South Wales average. The area is slightly younger than most, with the typical resident aged 39.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 7.8% born overseas, which is far below the national figure. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the primary language for 87.6% of the community. Very few people use another language at home (2.6%), and those who speak little or no English are well below the state average.

People with no religion now make up 40.1% of the population, a huge increase of 21 points since 2011. This is well above the New South Wales figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 31.9% of residents completing Year 12 and just 8.8% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household income is $1,360, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Personal incomes are also much lower than most areas, with 44.7% of people earning under $650 a week.

Health challenges are common here, as 36.4% of people have a long-term health condition. This is much higher than most areas, and the rate of mental health conditions is among the highest at this level.

While 27% of people provide unpaid care for children, volunteering is among the lowest at this level and has fallen since 2011.

One-parent families are very common at 23.0%, a rate well above the national average that has risen since 2011. About 26.4% of people live alone.

Most residents live in separate houses (88.8%), and 33.7% own their homes outright. Rent is relatively affordable at a typical $320 per week, well below the state figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 60.1% of workers driving to work and a very long average commute of 112 minutes to the city.

About 36.8% of the population has moved in the last five years, which is higher than most areas. Recent overseas arrivals are well below the national figure.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in other areas, and the unemployment rate of 6.1% is a little above the national average.

This area faces significant disadvantage, scoring a 1 out of 10 for overall advantage and education and job skills, placing it below about 90% of similar areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Only 23.2% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.