2390, NSW

The area has a very high Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population at 14.3%, a figure that has risen since 2011. Children under 15 make up 20% of the community, which is higher than most similar areas.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 4.8% born overseas—one of the lowest rates for its level and far below the national figure. English is the most common ancestry after Australian.

English is the primary language for 88.4% of the community. Only 2.9% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national averages.

Most residents identify as Christian, while 30.4% report no religion. This lack of religious affiliation has risen by 18 points since 2011, though it remains much lower than in most other areas.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 12.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%, and Year 12 completion is also significantly lower than the state average.

Typical weekly family income is $2,040, which is about the same as the national figure. Incomes have grown steadily, with the proportion of households earning over $3,000 a week rising by 14 points since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.6% of the population. This is well above the national figure, with asthma and arthritis being the most reported conditions.

Volunteer rates are 17.4%, which is well above the national figure, though this has fallen since 2011. About 26% of people provide unpaid care for children.

Families with children are common, making up 52.8% of households. One-parent families are slightly more common here than in most other areas at 15.3%.

Separate houses are very common at 88.6%, far above the national average. Rent is much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly cost of $260.

Most people drive to work, and 38% of homes have two vehicles. Very few residents use public transport for commuting (1.9%), and only 10.7% work from home, which is far below the state average.

The population is relatively stable, as fewer people moved in the last five years compared to most areas. However, 21.2% of residents are recent arrivals from overseas, which is well above the national figure.

Employment is strong, with a low unemployment rate of 3.6% and a high proportion of full-time roles. The workforce is spread across agriculture, health care, and mining.

The area ranks lower than about 60% of similar areas for overall advantage and access to resources. It also ranks lower for education and job skills.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Only 34.4% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, and just 31.2% are near health services.