2450, NSW

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 22.8% of the population, a figure that has risen since 2011 and sits well above the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 16.0% were born overseas. This is far below the national figure, but the proportion of overseas-born residents has risen slightly since 2011.

English is the main language for 84.1% of people. While the share of people using another language at home is higher than in similar areas, it remains far below the New South Wales average.

A large shift has occurred here, with those reporting no religion rising 18 points since 2011 to reach 40.7%. This is well above the state figure.

Education levels are well below the national average, with 44.8% of residents completing Year 12. However, the share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher has risen since 2011 to 17.9%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,386, which is well below the national figure. While incomes have risen since 2011, the area has far fewer households earning $3,000 or more per week than the state average.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 32.3% of people living with a long-term health condition. This includes a much higher rate of mental health conditions and people needing help with daily activities.

Volunteer rates are lower than in most areas and have fallen since 2011. About 12.8% of residents provide unpaid care, which is slightly above the state average.

One-parent families are much more common here than in similar areas, making up 16.8% of households. About 27.8% of residents live alone, which is a little above the national figure.

Separate houses make up 71.9% of dwellings, and 73.8% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is much more common here than in similar areas, with typical weekly rents at $370.

Cars are the primary way to get around, with 65.6% of people driving to work. Very few people use public transport for commuting, and only 11.2% of residents work from home.

The area is quite mobile, with 40.9% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are much more common here than in most similar areas.

The proportion of people working or looking for work is lower than the national figure. Full-time employment is also much lower than in most areas, with many residents working in health care, retail, or construction.

Overall, the area is smaller than about 60% of similar areas in terms of general advantage and access to resources.

The area is very safe, with recorded offences being among the lowest at this level.

Daily needs are harder to reach on foot, as the area is far below the state average for homes within a 15-minute walk of schools, groceries, or health services.