2352, NSW

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 11.3% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. Children under 15 are also common at 21.1%, which is much higher than most similar areas.

The area is very homogenous, with 90.2% of people born in Australia. Only 4.2% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 1.4% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national rate of 22.3%.

Most residents identify as Christian (61.9%), while 31.4% report no religion. This last figure has risen by 20 points since 2011, though it remains well below the national figure.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 11.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

The typical weekly household income is $1,396, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose by 10 points since 2011.

Health struggles are common here, with 36.2% of people living with a long-term health condition and 11.7% with a mental health condition, both of which are much higher than most areas.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 29.8% of people caring for children, a rate well above the national figure of 26.3%.

Families tend to be larger than average, with 2.5 people per home. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most other areas.

The landscape is dominated by large homes, with 97.1% being separate houses and 88.6% having three or more bedrooms. This is far above the national average.

Most residents rely on cars, as only 0.4% commute by public transport. Very few homes lack a motor vehicle, with only 2.1% having none.

Migration is relatively low, with recent overseas arrivals at 5.7%, which is well below the national figure of 14.5%.

Employment is strong, as 62.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is higher than most areas. The unemployment rate of 3.4% is lower than the national figure.

The area ranks poorly for education and job skills compared to similar regions, though it sits in the middle of the pack for overall access to money and resources.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Only 47% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.