2439, NSW

The area is far older than the national average, with 33.9% of people aged 65 and over. This senior population has grown significantly, rising by 15 points since 2011, while the proportion of children under 15 has fallen.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people (10.3%) compared to the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 93% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is much lower than in most other areas.

About 40.8% of residents report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 19 points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 51%.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 36.3% of people completing Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 13.4% of the population.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the typical weekly family income being $1,415. Only 9.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the New South Wales average.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 39.7% of people. This is far above the national average, and 7.8% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is a notable feature of the community, with 15.6% of people providing unpaid care and 30.4% doing over 15 hours of housework weekly. Volunteers are also more common than in the state average.

Families with children make up 43.7% of households, and 14.3% are one-parent families. The proportion of people living alone is much lower than the national figure.

The area is dominated by detached houses, which make up 98% of homes. A high 52.7% of these are owned outright, far exceeding the national figure, while renting is much less common at 12%.

Car use is essential, with 64.9% of workers driving to work and only 0.2% using public transport. Almost every home has a vehicle, and 40.8% have two cars.

The area has seen significant movement, with 42.9% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 3.6% of the population.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average, at 45.6%. The most common industries for those employed are healthcare, construction, and retail.

The area ranks lower than most for overall advantage and job skills. However, access to money and resources is higher than in about 70% of similar areas.

This is a car-dependent area with very low walkability. Only 16.6% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, and no homes are within 15 minutes of health services.