2334, NSW

The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with 23.3% of people being children under 15. A strong Indigenous presence is evident, with 9.5% of residents identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, a figure that has risen since 2011.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 89% born here and only 7.3% born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales average.

English is the primary language for 93.6% of the population. Only 3.2% of residents use another language at home, a rate far below the state and national figures.

More than half of residents identify as Christian, while those with no religion make up 41.3%. This last group has seen a significant increase, rising 22 points since 2011.

Formal qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 33.7% of people completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly household incomes are around $1,929, which is a little above the national figure. Incomes have risen since 2011, and 21.9% of households now earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, particularly mental health issues which affect 11.7% of the population.

A high number of people provide unpaid childcare, at 34.3%, which is well above the national average. However, the volunteer rate is among the lowest for similar areas at 9.9%.

Homes are larger 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 63% of households.

Separate houses dominate the landscape at 95.9%. Most homes are large, with 88.4% having three or more bedrooms, though only 24.8% are owned outright.

Cars are essential here, as 65.9% of people drive to work and very few use public transport. The drive time to the city is much higher than in most areas at 112 minutes.

The area has seen significant movement, with 43.8% of people moving house in the last five years. This is well above the national average.

There is a high rate of people working or looking for work at 68.5%. The local workforce is concentrated in mining, health care, and construction.

While residents generally have good access to money and resources, the area ranks very low for education and job skills compared to similar regions.

The area is only somewhat walkable, with a score of 4.1. While many homes are near parks, there is no access to health services within a 15-minute walk.