2440, NSW

This is an older community where the typical resident is 45, and 23.2% of people are seniors, which is well above the national figure. About 15.2% of the population is Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, a figure that has risen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 7.2% were born overseas, which is far below the state and national averages. Australian and English are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with only 3.0% of people using another language at home, far below the national figure. Very few people, just 0.4%, speak little or no English.

About 48.4% of people identify as Christian, while 36.9% report no religion. The proportion of people with no religion has risen sharply by 20 points since 2011.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 30.8% of residents completing Year 12 and 9.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the area has a high number of schools compared to other similar places.

Incomes are well below the national average, with the typical household earning $1,126 a week. Only 8.2% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, though this is an increase since 2011.

Health challenges are common here; 35.4% of people have a long-term health condition and 11.5% have a mental health condition. Nearly 10% of residents need help with daily activities, which is among the highest rates for similar areas.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 14.4% of people providing unpaid care. The area also has a higher share of Defence Force veterans than the state average.

One-parent families are very common at 23.5%, which is well above the national average. About 28.4% of people live alone, and the typical home holds 2.4 people.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 91.5% of dwellings being detached. While 42.4% of homes are owned outright—far above the national figure—typical weekly rents are well below the state average at $295.

Most people rely on cars for work, with only 0.4% using public transport to commute. However, there are a high number of public transport stops and routes available compared to other areas.

The population is relatively stable, with 31.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals are also low at 7.2%.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than nationally, at 45.8%. The unemployment rate is 7.4%, which is a little above the state and national figures.

The area faces significant disadvantage, ranking in the bottom 10% for overall advantage and job skills. This is consistent with the low typical incomes and lower educational attainment seen across the community.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Only 23% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, and 43.7% are near groceries.