2471, NSW

The area is noticeably older than the state and national average, and the number of seniors has risen 5.3 points since 2011. While the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population remains well above the national figure, it has fallen 1.7 points over the last decade.

This is a community with very few overseas arrivals, as only 5.8% of people were born abroad, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Irish ancestry.

English is the dominant language, with only 2.4% of people using another tongue at home. This is far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 34.1% report no religion. This last figure has risen by 15 points since 2011.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 9.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree and 30.9% completing Year 12, which is far below the state average of 58.9%.

Typical incomes are well below national figures, with a typical weekly family income of $1,503. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more per week rose 11 points since 2011.

Residents experience more health challenges than the national average, as 32.5% have a long-term health condition and 10.4% have a mental health condition.

While 14.1% of people provide unpaid care—a rate higher than most areas—the proportion of people who volunteer has fallen 6 points since 2011.

Families here tend to be larger than the national average, and one-parent families are much more common at 16.5%. Fewer people live alone compared to most other areas.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 96% of homes being detached. A high 42.2% of these are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31%.

The area is heavily car-reliant, with 63.7% of people driving to work and no one commuting via public transport. Almost 40% of homes have at least two vehicles.

The population is relatively stable, with only 29.6% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Working life is less common here, as only 52.6% of adults are working or looking for work. The most common industries are health care, agriculture, and manufacturing.

The area ranks low for education and job skills compared to other regions, though it sits in the middle of the range for general access to money and resources.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.6. Most homes are far from groceries, parks, and health services, with many residents facing an 84-minute walk to the nearest transport stop.