2445, NSW

The typical resident is 52, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Since 2011, the number of people aged 65 and over has risen by 11 points to 30.4%, while the proportion of children under 15 has fallen.

Most residents were born in Australia (86.9%), and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people (10.3%) compared to the rest of the state.

English is the dominant language, with 94.7% of people using it at home. Only 2.4% use another language, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

About 56% of the community identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 38% of the population, which is a rise of 17 points since 2011.

Educational attainment is lower than the state average, with 45% of residents completing Year 12. However, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher has risen to 17.4% since 2011.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,330, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. While incomes have risen since 2011, the area remains lower than most similar regions.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 36.5% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition, and 6.6% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is more common here than in the rest of the state, with 19.9% of people pitching in. There is also a higher-than-average number of Defence Force veterans and people providing unpaid care.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 47.6% having children and 39.6% without. About 22.1% of people live alone, which is lower than the national average.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (93.8%), and 51.5% of these are owned outright, far above the national figure. Large homes are common, with 80.9% having three or more bedrooms.

Cars are essential here, as 66.8% of people drive to work and only 1% use public transport. Very few homes (2%) are without a motor vehicle, and the walk to the nearest transport stop can take nearly an hour.

The area has seen significant movement, with 39.9% of residents arriving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas make up only 5.2% of the population.

About 51.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is much lower than the national average. Many of those employed work in health care, education, or construction.

The area sits slightly above the middle of the pack for overall advantage, with a score of 982, ranking it higher than about 53% of similar areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. While 90.1% of homes are near a park, very few are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.