2344, NSW

The area is far older than most of Australia, and the number of seniors has risen since 2011. It also has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most areas, at 5.6%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has among the lowest proportions of overseas-born people at 3.9%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language here, with only 1.2% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure.

Christianity is the main religion for 67.2% of residents. While the number of people with no religion has risen since 2011, it remains well below the New South Wales average.

The area has a lower proportion of people with bachelor degrees than most other areas. However, the percentage of residents who completed Year 12 has risen since 2011 to 43.5%.

Typical household incomes are about the same as the national figure. The area has seen a rise in higher earners, with 17.1% of households now earning over $3,000 a week.

More people here have a long-term health condition compared to the state average. Arthritis and asthma are the most common long-term health issues reported.

This is a caring community where 15.9% of people provide unpaid care, a figure well above the national average. Volunteers also make up 19.2% of the population, which is well above the state figure.

Families with children make up 51.7% of households, and the area has far fewer one-parent families and people living alone than most other areas.

Every single home in this area is a separate house, and nearly 90% have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is high, with 40.2% of homes owned outright.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of residents commute by public transport. Every household owns at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the rest of the state. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Jobs are most common in agriculture, retail, and education. The area has a very strong employment rate, with 68.4% of adults working or looking for work.

This area ranks very high for overall advantage, particularly in its access to money and resources, where it scores the maximum of 10.

The area is heavily car-dependent and has very low walkability. Most homes are far from health services, schools, and parks.