2386, NSW

The area is far older than the state average, with a typical resident aged 48 and 22.2% of the population aged 65 or over. While the total population is small and shrank slightly since 2011, there is a significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community at 9.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has one of the lowest proportions of overseas-born people at 4.1%. Those with overseas heritage most commonly identify as English, Irish, or Scottish.

English is the only language used at home in this area, which is far below the national and state averages. No residents reported speaking little or no English.

Christianity is the main religious affiliation at 62.5%. The proportion of people reporting no religion is 21.5%, which is far below the national figure.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 37.1% of residents completing Year 12 and 11.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many qualifications are linked to the local landscape, with agriculture and environment being the most common field of study.

Typical weekly incomes are well below the national average, with the typical household earning $1,328. However, the proportion of households earning over $3,000 a week rose by 10 points since 2011 to reach 17.8%.

A little more than a quarter of residents have a long-term health condition, with arthritis and asthma being the most common. Those needing help with daily activities are much fewer than in most other areas at 3.1%.

Volunteering is common here, with 20.5% of people volunteering, which is well above the national average. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

Half of all homes are couples with children, and households tend to be larger than usual with 2.5 people per home. Very few residents live alone compared to the state average.

The area is dominated by separate houses, making up 96% of all dwellings. Renting is very uncommon at 12.9%, and weekly rents are among the lowest at $110.

Cars are essential here, as every single home has a motor vehicle and no one commutes by public transport. About 29.7% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the national average.

The population is very stable, with only 16.5% of residents moving in the last five years, a figure far below the national average.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing employ a huge 65.9% of the workforce. Full-time employment is far above the national average at 75.4%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area's overall advantage score is 1,017, placing it above about 69% of similar areas. This is supported by a high rate of full-time employment and a strong standing in job skills.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.5, far below the state average. Residents have very limited access to health services and parks within walking distance.