2477, NSW

Seniors aged 65 and over make up 25.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people represent 4.4% of the community, a slightly higher proportion than the state average.

The area is far less diverse than the rest of the state, with only 11.3% of people born overseas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 45.8% and 41.2% respectively.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 91.7% of the population. Only 3.9% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national average of 22.3%.

A significant 41.9% of people report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 21 points since 2011. This is well above the New South Wales figure of 33.2%.

Education levels have improved, with those completing Year 12 rising by 8.4 points since 2011 to 47.9%. While 22% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the national average.

Typical weekly family income is $1,811, which is a little below the national figure. However, the number of households earning over $3,000 a week rose by 10 points since 2011 to 15.3%.

Residents experience higher rates of long-term health conditions at 33.1%, well above the national figure of 27.7%. This is consistent with the older age profile, as 6.7% of people need help with daily activities.

Local participation is high, with 18.9% of people volunteering, which is well above the national average. Unpaid care is also common, with 14.8% of people providing support to others.

Family structures are varied, with 50.8% of homes consisting of couples with children. One-parent families make up 15.4% of the community, which is slightly higher than most other areas.

Home ownership is very strong, as 43.1% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure. Large homes are the norm, with 79.2% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms.

Cars are essential here, as 59.6% of people drive to work and only 0.4% use public transport. Despite this, the area has a high number of public transport stops relative to the population.

The community has seen steady movement, with 37.2% of residents arriving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 9.5% of the population, a figure that has risen slightly since 2011.

Working or looking for work is less common here than nationally, at 57.2%. The unemployment rate is low at 3.3%, which is lower than both the state and national figures.

The area sits slightly above the national average for overall advantage, with a score of 988. It ranks higher than about 60% of similar areas in terms of general advantage and job skills.

The area is only somewhat walkable, with a score of 4.5. Many residents live far from essential services, as only 48.4% are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.