2387, NSW

The community is younger than most, with children under 15 making up 20.9% of the population. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people represent 4.0% of residents, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

People born overseas make up only 4.0% of the population, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most residents identify as Australian or English.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.0% of people using another language at home. This is far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

Over half of the residents identify as Christian, while 27.9% report no religion. This last figure is far below the national average of 38.9%, though it has risen since 2016.

Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 12.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, and qualifications in agriculture and the environment are common.

Typical weekly personal income is $915, which is a little above the national figure. Household incomes have risen significantly since 2016, with 21.0% of homes now earning $3,000 or more per week.

Residents report better health than most areas, with only 21.4% having a long-term health condition. Very few people require help with daily activities, at just 2.0%.

Volunteers make up 17.7% of the community, which is well above the national figure. About 24.1% of people provide unpaid childcare, around the middle for similar areas.

Homes tend to be larger, with an average of 2.6 people per household. Couples with children make up 53.8% of families, which helps explain why the area has a higher proportion of children.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 87.1% have three or more bedrooms. While 35.5% of households rent, the typical weekly rent is very low at just $50.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute via public transport and every home has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with only 23.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Employment levels are very high, with a 0.0% unemployment rate. Full-time work is far more common here than in the rest of the state, at 72.3%.

The area ranks higher than about 70% of similar areas for overall advantage, with a score of 1,002, which is slightly above the national average.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.6. There are no grocery stores, health services, or public transport stops within a 15-minute walk.