2475, NSW

The population is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 53 and a high proportion of seniors. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 13.3%, a figure that has fallen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 6.0% were born overseas, which is far below the national average. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the main language spoken here, with only 2.0% of people using another language at home, far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.

About 47.4% of the community identifies as Christian, while 37.8% report no religion, a figure that has risen by 21 points since 2011.

Qualifications are lower than most areas, with only 28.3% of residents completing Year 12 and 10.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are far below the national figure, with the typical personal weekly income being just $465 and only 11.4% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, as 42.1% of people have a long-term health condition and 15.0% need help with daily activities, both far above the national average.

Volunteerism is higher than most areas at 20.8%, and 16.8% of residents provide unpaid care, which is well above the state average.

A large number of people live alone (36.7%), and the typical home is small, containing just 2.1 people.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, 52.4% of which are owned outright. Rent is much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly payment of $210.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport and 54.3% of workers driving to their jobs.

The community is very stable, with only 28.9% of people moving in the last five years and no recent arrivals from overseas.

The workforce is smaller than in most areas, with only 41.0% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 8.3%.

This area is among the most disadvantaged at this level, ranking in the lowest bracket for access to money, resources, and job skills.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 4.0, and many homes are far from public transport and parks.