2427, NSW

Seniors make up 49.1% of the community, a figure far above the national average of 17.2%. In contrast, children under 15 are among the lowest at this level at only 8.1%, which has fallen nearly 5 points since 2011.

The area is predominantly Australian born (83.6%), with English and Irish ancestries also common. Only 10.1% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 93.2% of the community. Only 2.3% of people use another language at home, far below the national average of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common faith at 60.8%. Those reporting no religion make up 31.5% of the population, a figure that rose 15 points since 2011.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 27% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly household income is among the lowest at this level at $889, far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 4.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, with 47.9% of people living with a long-term condition. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%, and 9.5% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid work is common, as 28.6% of people do more than 15 hours of housework weekly. There is also a strong veteran presence, with 6% of residents having served in the Defence Force.

Homes here are typically small, with only 2.0 people per home. About 30.4% of people live alone, which is higher than most other areas.

Home ownership is very high, with 64.9% of homes owned outright. Most dwellings are separate houses (81.5%), and 77.6% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

Cars are the primary way to get around, with 63.8% of workers driving to work. Only 0.3% of people use public transport to commute, and 12.4% work from home.

The area has seen significant movement, with 41.7% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are rare, at just 3.1%.

Only 30.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, slightly higher than the national average.

The area ranks low for overall advantage, with a score of 911. It is smaller than about 84% of similar areas across the country.

Residents have good access to health services and groceries within a 15-minute walk, though parks and schools are much harder to reach on foot. The overall walkability score is 4.9, which is somewhat walkable.