2448, NSW

Seniors make up 34.5% of the population, making the area far older than the national figure. There is a strong Indigenous presence here, with 8.3% of residents identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the New South Wales average.

Most residents were born in Australia (79.5%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 88.9% of the community. Only 3.4% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

About 42.2% of people report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 21 points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 45.8%.

Schooling levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 36.9% of residents completing Year 12. Similarly, 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the state average.

Typical weekly family income is $1,324, which is far below the New South Wales figure of $2,185. Only 7.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, though this has risen since 2011.

Health challenges are common here; 40.6% of people have a long-term health condition, and 10.4% need help with daily activities, both of which are among the highest rates for similar areas.

Unpaid care is a key part of local life, with 14.1% of people providing such support. There is also a notably high proportion of former Defence Force members at 4.7%.

Living alone is very common, with 38.2% of people in single-person households. One-parent families make up 19.7% of the community, which is well above the national average.

Home ownership is high, with 47.3% of homes owned outright. While 78.8% of dwellings are separate houses, typical weekly rents are $297, well below the state average.

Most people rely on cars, as only 0.2% of the workforce commutes via public transport. It is often a long walk to the nearest stop, averaging 47 minutes.

About 36.6% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are rare, at 4.3%, which is far below the national figure.

Working rates are among the lowest for this level, with only 41.3% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, a little above the national figure.

The area faces significant disadvantage, scoring 2 out of 10 for overall advantage, money and resources, and job skills. This places it below about 80% of similar areas.

The area is somewhat walkable, though many homes are far from schools and parks. Residents have better access to health services within a 15-minute walk compared to the state average.