2428, NSW

The area is far older than the national average, with 38.6% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 12.5% of the population, a figure that has fallen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, though there has been a small increase in people born overseas to 11.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 44.7% and 41.4% respectively.

English is the main language for 89.9% of the community, and the 3.5% who use another language at home is far below the state and national figures.

Over half of residents identify as Christian, while 36.1% report no religion. This last group has seen a significant increase of 20 percentage points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 12.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 34.2% completing Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $980, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 8.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, as 40.9% of people have a long-term health condition and 10.2% need help with daily activities, both of which are well above state levels.

A higher than average 4.3% of residents have served in the Defence Force. However, the number of volunteers has fallen to 14.6% since 2011.

Living arrangements are unusual, with 35.2% of people living alone and a high rate of one-parent families at 16.9%. Typical homes are small, with only 2.1 people per dwelling.

Home ownership is very high, with 49.8% of homes owned outright. Typical weekly rent is $330, which is well below the state figure of $420.

Most people drive to work, and only 0.5% use public transport. Despite this, the area has a high number of public transport stops compared to similar areas.

The area is relatively mobile, with 38.8% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 7.5% of the population.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than elsewhere, at only 40.9%. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, which is slightly higher than the national average.

The area ranks low for overall advantage, scoring 2 out of 10, reflecting the low typical incomes and lower levels of job skills compared to other regions.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 89.6% of homes near public transport. However, it is far below the state average for access to parks, schools, and health services within a 15-minute walk.