2405, NSW

The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 43. Since 2011, the proportion of seniors aged 65 and over has risen by 13 points to 23.6%, while the share of children under 15 has fallen.

The area is very homogenous, with only 2.2% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average. Most residents claim English, Australian, or Irish ancestry.

English is the dominant language, with only 1.6% of people using another tongue at home. This is far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

Christianity is the most common affiliation at 41.2%. Those reporting no religion make up 24.2% of the population, which is well below the state figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 29% of residents completing Year 12. Just 8.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national average.

Household incomes are generally low, with a typical weekly income of $1,343. Very few residents earn high wages, as only 5.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are much less common here than in most areas, with only 17.6% of people reporting one. Mental health conditions are also notably low at 4.2%.

Volunteer rates are a little above the national figure at 16.1%. However, the proportion of people providing unpaid childcare or housework has fallen significantly since 2011.

Living arrangements are varied; 33.8% of people live alone, which is much higher than most areas. At the same time, 59.1% of households are couples with children.

Housing is dominated by large, separate houses, with 82.4% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very strong, as 46.3% of houses are owned outright.

The area is highly car-dependent, with 48.4% of workers driving to work and 26.8% working from home. There are no public transport stops available in the area.

The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving house in the last five years compared to the rest of the country. Interestingly, half of the recent arrivals are from overseas.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 63.2% of the workforce. Full-time employment is far more common here than in the rest of the state, at 69.5%.

The area ranks around the middle for overall advantage. While job skills are rated higher than in 70% of similar areas, access to money and resources is lower than for 60% of areas.

The neighborhood is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.0. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services or groceries.