2347, NSW

The community is far older than the national average, with 32.9% of people aged 65 and over. Notably, 10.9% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, a figure that has risen since 2011.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 6.0% of people born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, as only 2.0% of people use another language at home. This is far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

Christianity is the most common faith at 67.7%. While those with no religion make up 21.5% of the population, this is far below the national figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 32.2% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are very low here, with typical weekly personal income at $482, which is far below the national figure of $805. Only 3.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

Health challenges are common, with 40.3% of people having a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure, and 9.7% of people need help with daily activities.

There is a high level of civic engagement, as 24.6% of people volunteer, which is far above the national average. Additionally, 14.3% of residents provide unpaid care.

Living arrangements are often small, with 38.5% of people living alone. This is far above the national figure, and the typical home holds only 2.0 people.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 52.8% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is much lower than average at $187.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 0.0% of people commuting by public transport. However, 22.2% of people work from home.

The population is relatively stable, as only 27.4% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the main industry, employing 33.8% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, which is a little above the national figure.

The area faces significant disadvantage, ranking in the lowest 10% of all areas for overall advantage and access to money and resources.

The neighbourhood is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Many homes are far from groceries, health services, and public transport.