2397, NSW

The area is noticeably older than the national figure, with 21.3% of people aged 65 and over. While the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well above the state average at 10.8%, the number of children under 15 has fallen slightly since 2011 to 18.9%.

Birthplace diversity is very low, as 82.9% of people were born in Australia. This is far below the national figure, and those born overseas make up only 4.5% of the population.

English is the dominant language, with only 2.8% of people using another tongue at home. This is far below the state and national figures, and no one in the area reports speaking little or no English.

Christianity is the main faith for 63.3% of residents. The proportion of people reporting no religion is 22.0%, which is far below the national figure, though this group has grown by 11 points since 2011.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 36.5% of residents having completed Year 12. This is far below the state average, and only 10.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical household income is $1,292 a week, which is well below the national figure. Very few households earn $3,000 or more per week, though typical personal incomes have risen by $146 since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.5% of people. However, mental health conditions are reported by only 4.2% of residents, which is well below the national average.

Unpaid care for others is more common than the state average, but volunteering has fallen sharply by 17 points since 2011. There is also a much lower rate of people providing unpaid childcare or housework compared to most areas.

A large 32.0% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure. This is consistent with the area's ageing population, although 61.3% of households still consist of couples with children.

Housing is almost entirely made up of detached houses, with 99.0% of homes being separate dwellings. Ownership is high, with 42.7% of homes owned outright, while typical weekly rents are far below the state average at $165.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. While 27.3% work from home, most people drive their own vehicle to get to work.

The population is very stable, with only 22.0% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure and represents a 7.2 point drop since 2011.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry, employing 56.3% of the workforce. Full-time employment is far above the national average at 76.6%, and the unemployment rate is low at 3.1%.

The area sits around the middle of most regions for overall advantage, with a score of 975. While it ranks higher than 60% of areas for job skills, it is smaller than 60% of areas regarding access to money and resources.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.9. No one lives within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services, which is far below the state average.