2429, NSW

Seniors aged 65 and over make up 27.0% of the population, which is well above the national figure. There is also a strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander presence at 5.9%, a figure that has risen since 2011.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 84.6% born here. This means the proportion of overseas-born residents at 7.9% is far below the New South Wales average.

English is the primary language for 90.9% of residents. Only 2.3% use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

About 40.6% of people report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 21 points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 49.5%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 34.3% of residents completing Year 12. Just 11.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,126, which is well below the national figure. Only 8.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a far lower share than across Australia.

Health challenges are common here, with 36.5% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure, and 11.8% of the population reports a mental health condition.

Unpaid care is a key part of local life, as 15.1% of people provide unpaid care, which is well above the state average. Many residents also spend significant time on housework, with 27.6% doing over 15 hours a week.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas at 18.6%. Around 28.4% of people live alone, which is slightly above the national average.

The area is dominated by detached houses, making up 95.0% of dwellings. Home ownership is very high, with 48.9% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure.

Most people rely on cars for work, with 64.6% driving and only 0.2% using public transport. However, the area has a high number of public transport stops relative to the population.

The population is relatively stable, with 31.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas are also very rare at 4.1%.

Only 50.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, slightly above the state average.

The area faces significant disadvantage, scoring only 2 out of 10 for overall advantage. This is reflected in low scores for both job skills and access to resources.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.6. Only 22.5% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services, far below the state average.