2353, NSW

Seniors make up 28.6% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. The area also has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most other areas, rising to 9.2% in 2021.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower percentage of overseas-born people (6.7%) compared to New South Wales (29.3%). English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for almost everyone here, with only 1.2% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Nearly 60% of residents identify as Christian, while 32% report no religion. The proportion of people with no religion has risen by 19 points since 2011.

Education levels are among the lowest in the region, with only 29.9% of people completing Year 12, far below the state figure of 58.9%. Only 11.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household income is $1,354, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 3.5% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, one of the lowest rates in the country.

Health challenges are common here, with 40% of people living with a long-term health condition. The 11.2% of residents who need help with daily activities is among the highest rates in the area.

A high proportion of residents perform unpaid housework, while 16% volunteer. There is also a notable presence of former Defence Force members, at 4.8%, which is higher than most areas.

About 28.3% of people live alone, and nearly half of all households are couples with children. The typical home contains 2.4 people, which is about the same as the national average.

Separate houses dominate the landscape at 89.3%, and 38.1% of homes are owned outright. Weekly rents are far below the national figure, typically costing just $220.

Cars are essential here, with 61.6% of people driving to work and very few using public transport. While there are several bus stops, the walk to the nearest one is among the longest in the region.

The area has seen a moderate amount of movement, with 35.7% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals have also increased, reaching 10.0% in 2021.

About 53.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure of 61.1%. Many residents work in health care, construction, or retail.

The area ranks low for overall advantage and job skills, with a score of 3 and 2 respectively on a 10-point scale. This reflects the community's lower typical incomes and educational qualifications.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.8. No one lives within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services, which is far below the state average.