2483, NSW

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than both New South Wales and Australia. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 19.4% of the population, a figure that rose 4.3 points since 2011.

People born overseas make up 17.6% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas but far below the state and national averages. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

While 7.3% of residents use a language other than English at home—a figure higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the national average. Very few people, just 0.4%, speak little or no English.

The area is defined by a very high proportion of people with no religion, at 58.3%. This is far above the national figure and represents a significant increase of 23 points since 2011.

Education levels have risen, with the share of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher increasing by 8.3 points to 25.3% since 2011. More than half of residents have completed Year 12, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,442, which is well below the New South Wales figure. However, incomes are rising; the typical family income rose by $738 since 2011 to reach $1,731.

Health figures are slightly better than the national average, with 25.4% of people reporting a long-term health condition. Arthritis and mental health are the most common long-term conditions reported.

Volunteering is more common here than across the state, with 18.2% of people volunteering, though this is 5.6 points lower than in 2011. About 12.9% of residents provide some form of unpaid care.

One-parent families make up 18.4% of households, which is well above the national average. Around 27.2% of people live alone, and the typical home contains 2.4 people.

Separate houses are very common, making up 82.7% of homes. While 37.3% of homes are owned outright, typical weekly rents are $480, which is well above the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 54.9% of people driving to work and only 0.3% using public transport. However, working from home has become more popular, rising 12 points since 2011 to 21.7%.

The community is quite mobile, with 39.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 9.6% of the population.

Full-time employment is far below the national average at 43.7%, and the unemployment rate of 5.4% is much higher than in most similar areas. Many residents work in health care, construction, or hospitality.

The area sits slightly above the middle for overall advantage, with a score of 992 compared to the national average of 1,000. Residents generally have a high level of education and job skills.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.5, far below the state average. Very few people live within a 15-minute walk of health services, and only 26.1% of homes have a walkable neighbourhood.