2454, NSW

The community is ageing, with a typical age of 47 and a proportion of seniors well above the national figure. Residents are more likely to be in de facto relationships than most, and there has been a slight rise in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population to 3.8%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, while those born overseas make up 14.5% of the population.

English is the dominant language, with 87.9% of people using it only at home. This is far below the state and national figures for people using another language, and very few residents speak little or no English.

People with no religion make up 57.7% of the population, which is among the highest for its level and far above the national figure. This trend has grown significantly, rising 20 points since 2011.

Education levels have risen, with 26.8% of adults now holding a bachelor degree or higher. While more people have completed Year 12 than in most similar areas, this figure remains well below the state average.

Typical incomes are well below those found across Australia, with a typical household earning $1,327 a week. Only 13.1% of homes earn $3,000 or more weekly, although this is a notable increase since 2011.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 10.4% of residents. About 28.4% of the community lives with a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national figure.

Volunteering is a standout feature, with 23.5% of people helping out, a figure well above the national average. There is also a higher rate of unpaid care and housework compared to most areas.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.5 people per home. One-parent families are much more common here than in most similar areas, making up 17.6% of households.

Home ownership is very high, with 45.6% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. The area is dominated by separate houses, 94% of which are detached dwellings.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with 94% of homes owning at least one vehicle and very few people using public transport. Working from home is more common here than in most similar areas, at 19.4%.

Movement into the area has slowed slightly, with 35.7% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are far less common here than across the rest of the state.

Full-time employment is among the lowest for its level, and the unemployment rate of 5.9% is a little above the state average. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, and education.

The area sits around the middle for overall advantage compared to other similar places. While it ranks well for education and job skills, it is less advantaged in terms of access to money and resources.

The neighborhood is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Residents have much lower access to parks, schools, and health services within a 15-minute walk than the state average.