2358, NSW

The area is far older than most, with residents aged 65 and over making up 24.6% of the population. This senior population has grown by 7.5 percentage points since 2011, while the number of children under 15 has fallen slightly.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 6.8% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.1% of people using another language at home. This is far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian. The number of people reporting no religion has risen sharply by 20 percentage points since 2011 to reach 35.4%.

While 43.5% of residents finished Year 12, this is far below the national average of 58.8%. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 17.5% of adults, a figure that has risen since 2011.

Household incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the typical family earning $1,535 a week, well below the national figure of $2,120.

Health challenges are common here, as 35.6% of people have a long-term health condition. This is much higher than most areas, and 7.4% of residents need help with daily activities.

Community spirit is high, with 23.1% of people volunteering—far above the national rate of 14.1%. Additionally, 15.9% of residents provide unpaid care, which is among the highest for its level.

Living arrangements vary, with 29.7% of people living alone and 16.9% in one-parent families. The latter is much higher than in most other similar areas.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 92.7% of homes. Many residents own their homes outright, with 41.8% doing so, which is far above the state average.

Most residents rely on cars, as only 0.2% of people commute using public transport. However, working from home has become more common, rising to 19.9% since 2011.

The community is relatively stable, with 31.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average of 40.7%.

About 54.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure. The local workforce is spread across agriculture, health, and education.

The area faces some challenges, with an overall advantage score of 943, which is lower than about 68% of similar areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.9. Only 47.9% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of local amenities, far below the state average.