2464, NSW

The community is significantly older than the national average, with children under 15 making up only 13.0% of the population. There is a slightly higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people here at 4.4%.

Most residents were born in Australia (81.1%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents than the state average. English is the most common ancestry at 45.4%.

English is the primary language for 90.6% of the community. Only 3.5% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 41.8% of people report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 21 points since 2011. This is well above the New South Wales average of 33.2%.

Fewer residents have completed Year 12 (42.2%) or a bachelor degree (17.8%) compared to the state. However, the number of people with degrees has risen since 2011.

Incomes are much lower than most areas, with the typical household earning $1,141 a week. Only 9.9% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, far below the national average of 22.6%.

Health challenges are more common here, as 37.9% of people have a long-term health condition. This helps explain why 7.7% of residents need help with daily activities, which is much higher than most areas.

Volunteering is more common than the state average at 18.1%. There is also a much higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to other areas.

Homes are smaller than usual, with a typical size of 2.1 people. About 30.7% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure.

Home ownership is very strong, with 50.7% of homes owned outright. While most are separate houses, typical weekly rents are $400, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Cars are the primary way to get around, with 60% of people driving to work. Very few people use public transport to commute, at only 0.2%.

The area has seen steady movement, with 41.5% of people moving house in the last five years. This is slightly higher than the state average.

Working rates are among the lowest for its level, with only 43.4% of adults working or looking for work. Health care and accommodation are the main industries for those employed.

The area sits around the middle for overall advantage compared to other regions, with a score of 965, slightly below the national average.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 92.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. While health services are easy to reach, groceries and schools are further away than in most NSW areas.