2340, NSW

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 13% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. The area is also home to many children, with 20.8% under age 15, and the typical resident is 38 years old.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the New South Wales average. However, this figure has risen to 9% since 2011.

English is the main language for 86.4% of the community. The number of people using another language at home has risen to 6.6% since 2011, though this remains far below the state average.

Christianity is the most common faith at 57.2%. The share of people reporting no religion has risen significantly by 19 points since 2011, though it is still well below the national figure.

Education levels are far below the national average, with only 15.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This has improved since 2011, and more people have completed Year 12, now at 42.9%.

Typical weekly family income is $1,879, which is a little below the state figure. While incomes have risen since 2011, the share of households earning $3,000 or more a week is still well below the national average.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 32.4% of people having a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also much more frequent than in other regions, affecting 10.6% of residents.

Unpaid care is common, with 27.2% of people caring for children, a figure higher than most areas. Volunteering has fallen since 2011 and is now lower than in most other places.

One-parent families are much more common here than in the rest of the country, making up 18.4% of households. About 28.1% of people live alone.

Separate houses are far more common here than in the state, and 80.1% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is much more common than in most areas, with a typical weekly rent of $300.

Very few people use public transport to get to work, and only 12.2% work from home, which is far below the state average. Most people rely on cars, with 37.7% of homes having two vehicles.

The area has seen significant movement, with 41.5% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas have jumped by 14 points since 2011 to reach 29%.

Full-time employment is much higher here than in the rest of Australia, at 63.3%. The most common industries for workers are health care, retail, and education.

The area scores lower than most other regions for overall advantage, specifically in relation to education, job skills, and access to money and resources.

The area is only somewhat walkable, with a score well below the state average. Most homes are far from essential services, and only 32.9% are within a 15-minute walk of health services.