2379, NSW

The typical resident is 43, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. While the population shrank by about 22 people since 2016, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 3.4% of the community.

People born overseas make up only 3.4% of the population, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the dominant language, with only 1.0% of people using another tongue at home. This is far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.

Christianity is the most common faith, though the number of people reporting no religion rose 11 points since 2016 to reach 28.5%.

Higher education is less common here than in the rest of the state, with 15.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Agriculture and environment is the most common field of study.

Typical weekly household income is $1,474, which is a little below the national figure. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose 9.0 points since 2016.

People needing help with daily activities make up 6.5% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas. Long-term health conditions are slightly less common than in the rest of the state.

Volunteering is very high here, with 29.9% of people helping out, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for others is also much more common than in most areas.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per household. Most families are couples with children, making up 64.9% of the community.

Housing is overwhelmingly detached houses, with 96.8% of homes being separate buildings. A high 46.3% of these are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

The area is highly reliant on cars, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. Working from home is much more common here than across Australia.

The community is very stable, as only 27.3% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

The local economy is dominated by agriculture, forestry and fishing. Employment is strong, with a very low unemployment rate of 1.9%.

Residents generally have a higher level of advantage than 70% of similar areas, particularly in terms of education and job skills.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.1. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, groceries, or schools.