2380, NSW

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 15.7% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 3.2%. The area is notably young, with children under 15 accounting for 22.6% of residents.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 5.5% born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Irish ancestry.

English is the dominant language, and only 3.5% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%. Very few residents, just 0.5%, speak little or no English.

Most residents identify as Christian (57.1%), though the number of people reporting no religion has risen significantly since 2011 to reach 32.1%.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 12.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 37.3% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical family incomes are about the same as the national figure at $2,041 per week. While 19.4% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, this is still well below the state average.

About 29.6% of people live with a long-term health condition, and 6.3% of residents need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas.

Unpaid childcare is common here, with 29.0% of people providing it—well above the national figure. Volunteer rates are also higher than the state average at 16.9%.

Families with children are common, and one-parent families make up 16.1% of households, which is much higher than most areas. About 28.6% of people live alone.

Large homes are the norm, with 81.3% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms and 88.7% being separate houses. Typical weekly rent is $300, which is well below the national figure.

Most people drive to work (65.2%), and only 8.7% work from home, which is far below the national average of 21.0%. About 5.5% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The area is relatively mobile, with 38.6% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 21.0% of the population, which is well above the national average.

Full-time employment is high at 64.8%, well above the national figure. Mining is a key industry, employing 15.2% of the workforce.

The area ranks in the bottom 30% for overall advantage, largely due to low levels of education and job skills compared to other regions.

With 18 recorded offences per 100,000 people, crime levels are lower than in most areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.9. Only 22.6% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, far below the state figure of 67.7%.