2469, NSW

The area is far older than the rest of the country, with 27.2% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 13.3% of the population, a figure that has fallen by 5.5 percentage points since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia (75.3%), and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 84% of the community. Only 3.4% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

About 39.3% of residents report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. This represents a 12 percentage point increase since 2011.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 30.3% of residents completing Year 12. Only 10.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national average.

Typical incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of $847. Only 5.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.6% of residents. Around 8.3% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national figure.

Unpaid care is common, with 15% of people providing unpaid care, well above the national average. Volunteers make up 19.1% of the community, which is also well above the state figure.

Living arrangements often involve smaller households, with 32.8% of people living alone. One-parent families are much more common here than in most other similar areas.

Home ownership is very high, with 54.1% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most people live in separate houses, and typical weekly rents are well below the national average at $240.

Most people rely on cars to get to work, though 19.5% work from home. The area has more public transport stops per 1,000 people than most similar areas.

The community is relatively stable, as only 28.3% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas have risen to 10.1% since 2011.

Working or looking for work is far less common here than across the state, at 39.9%. The unemployment rate is 7.7%, which is a little above the national figure.

The area ranks among the most disadvantaged at this level, with an overall advantage score of 877, which is well below the national average.

Recorded offences are lower than in most areas, with the only recorded offence type being assault and related crimes.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.5. Most homes are far from basic amenities, with only 13.2% within a 15-minute walk of groceries.