2342, NSW

The area has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most areas, reaching 6.2% in 2021. Children under 15 make up 19.4% of the population, while seniors aged 65 and over have risen to 18.7%.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 4.9% born overseas—one of the lowest rates for similar areas. Those with overseas heritage primarily identify as English, Irish, or Scottish.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.1% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national figure. No one in the area reported speaking little or no English.

Christianity remains the most common faith at 60.2%. Those reporting no religion make up 29.9% of the population, a figure that rose by 13 points since 2011, though it remains well below the national average.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 12.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 38.7% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the state and national figures.

Typical weekly family income is $1,763, a little below the national figure, though this has risen by $676 since 2011. Higher earners are present, with 11.2% of people earning $2,000 or more a week.

The area reports a long-term health condition rate of 28.0%, which is about the same as the national figure. Those needing help with daily activities make up 4.1% of the population, which is lower than most areas.

Unpaid work is common here, with 32.6% of people caring for children and 26.7% doing significant housework. Volunteering is also higher than most areas, with 19.8% of residents contributing their time.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home and 64.1% of households consisting of couples with children. Very few one-parent families live here compared to other areas.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 98.1% of dwellings. These homes are typically large, with 85.2% having three or more bedrooms, and 39.5% are owned outright.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport and every single home has a motor vehicle. However, 32.1% of the workforce now works from home, a rise of 9.1 points since 2011.

The community is very stable, with only 23.3% of people moving in the last five years—far below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Employment is strong, with 66.7% of people working full-time and a very low unemployment rate of 1.6%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Residents have very high access to money and resources, ranking higher than about 90% of similar areas. Overall, the area sits above the national average for general advantage.

Walking is impractical for most, as the area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.3. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.