2371, NSW

Seniors make up 33.6% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. This ageing trend is reflected in the typical age of 57 and the fact that children under 15 are well below state levels at just 10.3%.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 8.7% of people born overseas—far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the dominant language here, with only 2.2% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Over half the community identifies as Christian. Those reporting no religion make up 30.1%, a figure that has risen 17 points since 2011 but remains well below the national average.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 9.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 28.3% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the state average of 58.9%.

Typical weekly incomes are among the lowest at this level, with the typical household earning $765. This is far below the national figure of $1,746, and only 4.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common, as 39.6% of people have a long-term health condition—far above the national figure of 27.7%. This is consistent with the high proportion of older residents, with 10.4% needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is more common here than in the state average, with 19.1% of people participating. There is also a notable presence of former Defence Force members, at 6.4%, which is well above the national figure.

Living alone is very common, with 39% of people in single-person homes. This is far above the national average and helps explain why the typical home contains only 2.0 people.

Home ownership is exceptionally high, with 60.4% of houses owned outright—far above the national figure of 31%. Nearly all homes are separate houses, and typical weekly rent is much lower than the national average at $163.

Most people rely on cars, though 22% work from home, which is slightly above the national figure. Public transport use is very low, with only 1.3% of people using it to commute.

The population is relatively stable, as the 29.5% of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national average of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals have also fallen since 2011.

Employment is much lower than in most areas, with only 39.2% of adults working or looking for work. Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the primary industry for 33.2% of workers.

The area ranks among the lowest in the country for overall advantage, with a score of 1 out of 10. This reflects the combination of low typical incomes and low levels of formal qualifications.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.0, far below the New South Wales average of 6.2. Only 22.9% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.