2338, NSW

The area has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most areas, at 6.1%. It is also far older than the national average, with children under 15 making up only 13.3% of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower percentage of overseas-born people (8.3%) compared to the rest of the state.

English is the dominant language, with only 2.7% of people using another language at home, a figure far below the New South Wales average.

About 58.5% of people identify as Christian, while those with no religion make up 26.4%, which is well below the state figure.

Schooling levels are much lower than most areas, with only 35.9% of residents completing Year 12. Higher education is also less common, as the share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national average at 12.2%.

Typical weekly incomes are much lower than most areas, with the typical household earning $1,006. Only 9% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far below the state average.

Residents experience more health challenges than most, with 35.4% having a long-term health condition. Those needing help with daily activities are also much more common here than in the rest of the country.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, at 21%. This is alongside a higher rate of people doing significant unpaid housework compared to the state average.

Homes are smaller than average with 2.1 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the high number of people living alone, which is far above the national figure at 35.9%.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 96.4% of homes being detached. Outright home ownership is far more common than the national average, while typical weekly rents are well below the state figure at $250.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute using public transport. This is reflected in the fact that there is only one public transport stop for the entire postcode.

The population is quite stable, with a lower proportion of people moving in the last five years compared to most other areas.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in other areas, at 50.6%. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the most prominent industries, employing 20.6% of the workforce.

Overall advantage and access to resources are both low, ranking in the bottom 30% of similar areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score far below the state average. Only 48.9% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed, and most residents live far from public transport.