2449, NSW

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 14% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 3.2%. The area is notably older than most, with 22.4% of residents aged 65 and over.

Most residents were born in Australia (79.6%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents (8.9%) than the New South Wales average of 29.3%. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 3% of people using another language at home. This is far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.

A large proportion of the community reports having no religion at 44.2%, a figure that rose 20 points since 2011. This is well above the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than the national average, with only 33.7% of residents completing Year 12. Only 11.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical weekly household income of $965, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Very few households (5.2%) earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents experience higher rates of health issues, with 34% living with a long-term condition and 8.9% needing help with daily activities, both of which are well above the national average.

Unpaid care is common here, as 15.2% of people provide unpaid care, which is much higher than most areas. Volunteering is also more frequent than the state average at 18.3%.

One-parent families make up 25% of households, a rate far above the national average of 14.1%. Additionally, 29.4% of people live alone, which is higher than most areas.

Separate houses dominate the landscape at 95.2%, and 46.9% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Typical weekly rents are low at $250.

The area is highly car-dependent, with 59.3% of workers driving to work and only 0.4% using public transport. Public transport options are very limited.

While few people have moved recently (30.4%), there has been a notable increase in recent arrivals from overseas, rising 11 points since 2011 to reach 14%.

Job opportunities appear limited, with an unemployment rate of 9.7% and a workforce that is far less likely to be employed full-time (47%) than the national average.

The area is among the most disadvantaged in the region, ranking at the lowest level for overall advantage, access to resources, and job skills.

This is a car-dependent area with a very low walkability score of 1.2. Many residents live far from basic needs, with 0% having groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.