2456, NSW

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 22.5% of the population, which is well above the Australian average.

While 77.1% of people were born in Australia, overseas arrivals have risen to 17.8%. This is still well below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the main language for 81.7% of residents, but Punjabi is spoken by 7.7%. The number of people using another language at home rose 5.2 points since 2011.

A large portion of the community has no religion, at 44.5%, which is well above the national figure. This has seen a significant rise of 19 points since 2011.

The number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher rose 6.7 points since 2011 to 19.0%, though this remains well below the national average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,404, which is a little below the national figure. However, typical family income has risen by $655 since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.5% of residents. Mental health conditions are also a little above the national average at 9.8%.

A little more than a quarter of the population provide unpaid childcare, which is higher than most areas. Volunteering has fallen 4.3 points since 2011 to 15.3%.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 51.4% of households are couples with children.

Detached houses make up 90% of dwellings, far above the national figure. Home ownership is also strong, with 41.2% of homes owned outright.

Car use is dominant, with 65.6% of people driving to work. Only 1.2% of residents commute via public transport, and most homes have at least one vehicle.

The area is seeing significant movement, with 42.7% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas have also risen sharply to 22.4%.

Full-time employment is well below the national average at 53.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, which is about the same as the national figure.

The area sits around the middle for most advantage measures, with an overall advantage score of 965, which is smaller than about 57% of similar areas.

Daily life is largely car-dependent, as only 32.9% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a city-style walkshed. Access to groceries and health services within a short walk is far below state averages.