2356, NSW

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 23.4% of the population, which is far above the state and national figures. The community is aging quickly, with 29% of people aged 65 or over and a typical resident age of 54.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian born, with only 3.2% of people born overseas, far below the national average. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Irish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, with 0% of residents using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 24.2%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 22% of residents completing Year 12 and just 5.7% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household incomes are very low at $860, far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health struggles are more common here, with 33.9% of people living with a long-term health condition and 8.9% needing help with daily activities.

Unpaid care for children has fallen sharply to 10.5%, consistent with the fact that there are far fewer children in the area than in most other places.

Living arrangements are varied, with 35.4% of people living alone and 20% of families being single-parent households, both of which are well above average.

Housing is almost entirely made up of separate houses, and 58.3% are owned outright. Rents are exceptionally low, with a typical weekly rent of just $23.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops. However, 26.2% of people work from home, which is well above the national figure.

The population is very stable, with only 12.4% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

A third of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing. The unemployment rate is 9.8%, which is well above the national figure of 5.1%.

This area is among the most disadvantaged in the country, ranking in the lowest 10% for access to money and resources.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a very low walkability score. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.