2355, NSW

The area is far older than the national figure, with 28.5% of people aged 65 and over. This senior population has grown by 10 points since 2011, while the number of children under 15 has fallen. There is also a strong Indigenous presence, with 10.7% of residents identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.

Most residents were born in Australia (81.2%), and far fewer were born overseas compared to the rest of the state. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, while the number of people born overseas stands at just 8.3%.

English is the primary language here, with 90.4% of people using it at home. Very few people use another language (1.4%), and there are no residents who speak little or no English, which is far below the national figure.

Over half of the community identifies as Christian (52.6%). Those with no religion make up 35.9% of the population, a figure that has risen by 19 points since 2011.

A typical resident is less likely to have completed Year 12 than most people in the state. However, the share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher has risen to 13.1% since 2011. Local schooling is exclusively provided by government primary schools.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical household earning $949 a week. This is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 10.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 34.3% of people reporting a long-term health condition. About 7.8% of residents need help with daily activities, and 10.2% have a mental health condition.

Volunteering is very high here, with 23.0% of people giving their time, far above the national figure. Unpaid care is also common, as 13.5% of people provide unpaid care and 26.2% do significant amounts of housework.

Many people live alone (34.5%), which is well above the national average. This helps explain why homes are smaller, with a typical size of 2.2 people per household.

Home ownership is very high, as 55.8% of homes are owned outright. Almost every home is a separate house (98.8%), and renting is much less common than in other areas, at only 10.9%.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 51.6% of workers driving to work and no one using public transport for their commute. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and 41.2% have two.

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

Full-time employment is high at 68.6%, though only 51.3% of adults are working or looking for work. The local economy is led by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employ 26.7% of the workforce.

The area ranks low for overall advantage and job skills compared to similar regions. Its overall advantage score of 931 is below the national average.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a very low walkability score of 2.0. Residents have far less access to parks, schools, and groceries within a 15-minute walk than those in other parts of New South Wales.