2365, NSW

The area has a significantly higher Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population at 7.0% compared to the national figure of 3.2%. It is an ageing community, with 23.3% of residents aged 65 and over, which is well above the Australian average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 8.1% of the population, far below the national average of 27.7%. English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common heritages after Australian.

English is the main language for 82.7% of the community. Only 4.5% of people use another language at home, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.

Christianity is the most common religion at 57.9%. Those reporting no religion make up 27.9% of the population, a figure that is far below the national average but has risen 14 points since 2011.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 37.1% of residents completing Year 12, compared to 58.8% nationally. However, the number of schools per 1,000 children is much higher than in similar areas.

Typical weekly household incomes are well below the national figure, sitting at $1,146. Only 9.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much lower than the 22.6% seen across Australia.

About 29.3% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is slightly above the national average. Arthritis is the most common condition, affecting 10.7% of the population.

Volunteering is more common here than in the rest of the state, with 18.4% of people volunteering. However, this is 9 points lower than it was in 2011.

A high number of people live alone, accounting for 30.9% of households, which is well above the national figure of 25.6%. Most homes are occupied by couples with children (52.1%) or couples without children (33.8%).

The area is dominated by separate houses, making up 95% of all homes. Rents are well below the national figure at a typical $250 per week, and home ownership is very high, with 45.3% of homes owned outright.

Most residents rely on cars, and 3.6% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well below the national figure. Public transport is very limited, with a typical walk to the nearest stop taking 51 minutes.

The community is relatively stable, as only 28.7% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. Interestingly, recent arrivals from overseas make up 33.6% of the population, a figure far above the national average.

The workforce is heavily tied to the land, with 37.1% of people working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Full-time employment is slightly higher than the national average at 61.4%.

The area ranks lower than most similar regions in terms of overall advantage, with a score of 938 compared to the national average of 1,000.

This is a mostly car-dependent area with a walkability score of 2.9, far below the New South Wales average of 6.2. Only 38.5% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of basic amenities.