2396, NSW

This is an older community where the typical resident is 50, far older than the national figure of 38. It is also home to a large Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population at 16.3%, which is far above the national average of 3.2% and has risen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has one of the lowest proportions of overseas-born people at 4.1%, far below the national figure of 27.7%. Australian and English are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language here, with only 1.6% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%. Consequently, there are no residents who speak little or no English.

Christianity is the most common religion at 62.9%. The proportion of people reporting no religion has risen by 13 points since 2011 to reach 25.4%, though this is still well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with only 24.5% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%. Only 7.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of $1,033, far below the national figure of $1,746. Very few households earn $3,000 or more a week.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 37.9% of people, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. Around 7.6% of residents need help with daily activities, a rate much higher than most areas.

Volunteering is more common here than in the rest of the country, at 16.8%. However, fewer people provide unpaid childcare or housework compared to the national average.

Homes are smaller than usual with 2.2 people per dwelling. A high number of people live alone (35.9%) and there are more one-parent families than in most other areas.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 50.3% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Rent is also much lower than usual, with a typical weekly payment of $157.

Cars are essential for travel as no one commutes by public transport and most homes have multiple vehicles. It is a very low-service area, with a 76-minute walk to the nearest stop.

While very few people have moved into the area in the last five years, there has been a notable increase in recent arrivals from overseas, who now make up 23.5% of the community.

Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. While full-time employment is higher than the national average, the overall rate of people working or looking for work is far lower.

The area ranks among the lowest for overall advantage, with a score of 883. It is among the bottom 10% of all areas for access to money and job skills.

The area is only somewhat walkable, with a score of 4.1. While there are many parks nearby, most homes are far from public transport, schools, and groceries compared to the state average.