2337, NSW

The community is becoming more diverse, with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population rising to 6.3% since 2011. It is a balanced age mix where children under 15 make up 19.2% of residents and seniors account for 19.4%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure at 10.8%. Australian and English are the most common ancestries, though overseas arrivals have risen by 3.6 points since 2011.

English is the primary language for 89% of the community, which is far below the national average for language diversity. However, the number of people using another language at home has more than doubled since 2011 to 5.5%.

Christianity is the most common faith at 61.3%, while the proportion of people with no religion is well below the national figure. This has changed significantly over time, as those with no religion rose 17 points since 2011.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 13.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure, though the rate of people completing Year 12 rose nearly 8 points since 2011.

Typical personal weekly incomes are about the same as the national figure at $823. The area has seen a notable increase in wealth, with the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week rising 10 points since 2011.

About 29% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure. Mental health conditions are reported at a rate of 7.6%, which is lower than in most other areas.

A high proportion of people provide unpaid care for children, though this fell 5 points since 2011. Local volunteering is lower than in most similar areas, and only 10.4% of the community provides unpaid care.

Most homes are headed by couples with children (56.4%) or couples without children (30.7%). People living alone make up 27.4% of the population, which is a little above the national average.

The area is dominated by detached houses, with 88% of homes being separate dwellings. These homes are typically large, with 80.5% having three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure.

Car dependency is very high, as 0% of people commute by public transport and 64.9% drive to work. Very few homes are without a vehicle, and only 11.2% of the workforce works from home.

The area has seen a significant influx of new residents, with recent arrivals from overseas making up 33.9% of the population. This is far above the national figure and has risen 7.5 points since 2011.

Employment is a strong point for the region, with a full-time work rate of 66.6% that is well above the national average. The unemployment rate is much lower than most areas at just 2.9%.

The area sits around the middle for overall advantage, though it ranks smaller than 70% of areas regarding education and job skills. This reflects a workforce focused more on trades and labour than university degrees.

The area is very safe, with recorded offences per 100,000 people being lower than most areas. Assault and related crimes make up all of the recorded offences.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Many residents live far from amenities, with only 40.6% within a 15-minute walk of groceries.