2395, NSW

The community is far older than the national average, with seniors making up 30.1% of the population. This shift is reflected in the shrinking number of children, who now make up just 13.5% of residents.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 5.9% of people born overseas, a figure far below the state and national levels.

English is the dominant language, as only 1.4% of residents use another language at home, which is far lower than the national figure.

Over half of residents identify as Christians, while 32.7% report no religion, a figure that has risen 18 points since 2011.

Education levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with only 28.3% of residents completing Year 12 and just 7.1% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household incomes are very low at $777, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas; 34.3% of people live with a long-term health condition, and 7.6% need help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is strong at 22.1%, well above the national average, though the proportion of people caring for children has fallen since 2011.

Many residents live alone, representing 39.6% of households, which is far above the national figure of 25.6%.

Housing is almost entirely detached houses, and the area has a very high rate of outright home ownership at 51.8%.

Cars are essential for daily life, as 0% of people commute by public transport and most homes have at least one vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 21.3% of people moving in the last five years, and no recent arrivals from overseas.

Workforce activity is low, with only 42% of adults working or looking for work, and an unemployment rate of 10.8% which is well above the national average.

The area ranks among the most disadvantaged for its level, scoring 1 out of 10 for overall advantage and access to resources.

Most of the area is car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.3 and far fewer homes within a 15-minute walk of parks or groceries compared to the state average.