2444, NSW

The community is far older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 47. This shift is highlighted by the 28% of people aged 65 and over, a figure far above the national rate of 17.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than in the rest of the state. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, though the proportion of people born overseas has risen slightly since 2011.

English is the main language for 90.1% of people, which is far more than the national figure. Very few residents speak little or no English, although the use of other languages at home has risen slightly over the last decade.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 38.1% report no religion. This last group has grown significantly, rising 20 percentage points since 2011.

Adults with a bachelor degree are more common here than in most similar areas, and 48.2% of residents completed Year 12. This is a notable increase from 2011, when only 36.2% had finished high school.

Typical household and personal incomes are well below the national and state figures. While typical weekly household income rose by $449 since 2011, it remains lower than in most other areas.

Health challenges are much more common here than in most areas, with 36.7% of people living with a long-term condition. This is reflected in the 8.3% of residents who need help with daily activities, a figure a little above the national average.

More people provide unpaid care here than in most areas, and there is a higher rate of former Defence Force members. However, the proportion of people who volunteer has fallen since 2011.

People are more likely to live alone here than in the rest of the state, and 16% of families are one-parent households. This contributes to the typical home having just 2.3 people, which is lower than the national average.

Outright home ownership is well above the national average at 38.7%. While 71.7% of homes have three or more bedrooms, the rental rate is much higher than in similar areas.

Almost all commuting is done by car, and very few people use public transport to get to work. While there are many bus stops, they are often far from homes, with the typical walk to the nearest stop taking 64 minutes.

The area is quite mobile, with 45% of people moving in the last five years, which is well above the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 9.4% of the population.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, and full-time employment is well below the national figure. The largest employers are in health care and social assistance.

The area sits around the middle of the scale for overall advantage, though it ranks lower than most similar areas in terms of access to money and resources.

The area is somewhat walkable, with most homes within a short walk of a park or public transport. However, it is far below the state average for access to groceries and schools within a 15-minute walk.