2484, NSW

The community is far older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 47 and 23.3% of the population aged 65 and over. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 3.5% of the population, which is slightly higher than most areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 12.5% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 86.1% of the community. Only 4.4% of people use another language at home, a figure far below that of New South Wales.

A large proportion of the population reports no religion, at 43.9%, which is well above the national figure. This figure has risen by 18 percentage points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 17.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, more people have completed Year 12 than in 2011, rising to 43.3%.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the typical personal weekly income being $612. Just 11.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, though this is up 8 percentage points since 2011.

About 30.3% of people have a long-term health condition, and 9.9% have a mental health condition. Arthritis is the most common long-term health issue reported.

Community spirit is evident in the 17.1% of people who volunteer, a figure well above the state average. Many residents also provide unpaid care, with 14% doing so.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 18.2% of households. Around 26.3% of people live alone.

Detached houses are the norm for 88.2% of homes, and 40.9% of these are owned outright, which is well above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is $350.

Most people rely on cars, with 62% driving to work and 4.4% of homes having no vehicle. While there are many bus stops, only 0.3% of people use public transport to commute.

The population is relatively stable, with 34.5% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 5% of the population.

Full-time employment is among the lowest at this level, at 48.9%. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, while the most common industries are health care, construction, and retail.

The area's overall advantage score is 945, which is lower than about 68% of similar areas. This reflects the lower typical incomes and lower levels of university qualifications.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.0. Only 26.4% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed, partly due to the steep terrain and low number of nearby amenities.