2343, NSW

The typical resident is 46, which is far older than the national figure of 38. This older profile is reflected in the 24.5% of people aged 65 and over, a figure well above the national average.

People born overseas make up only 4.9% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian (42.6%) or English (38.9%) ancestry.

English is the primary language for 84.8% of the community. Only 3.2% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national average.

Christianity is the most common religion at 58.2%. The proportion of people reporting no religion has risen 15 points since 2011, though it remains far below the national figure.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 10.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 33.5% of residents have completed Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,229, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 12.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure far below the national average.

About 30.5% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national average. Arthritis and asthma are the most common reported conditions.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 20.1% of people volunteering. This is well above the national figure of 14.1%.

Homes are smaller than average with 2.3 people per dwelling. However, one-parent families are much more common here than in most other areas at 16.1%.

The area is dominated by separate houses (95.1%) and large homes, with 82.3% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, as 42.4% of homes are owned outright.

Most people rely on cars, with 60.7% driving to work. This car dependency is reflected in the fact that 94.4% of homes own at least one vehicle.

The community is relatively stable, as 30.3% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the largest industry, employing 24.0% of the workforce. Full-time employment is higher than the national average at 62.4%.

The area ranks low for overall advantage, with a score of 2 out of 10. This reflects a combination of lower typical incomes and lower levels of formal qualifications.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.3, far below the state average. Only 28.9% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.