2489, NSW

This is a community of contrasts, with a much higher proportion of children under 15 (21.8%) and seniors over 65 (23.8%) than the national average. The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the rest of Australia.

The area is predominantly Australian-born, with only 14.5% of people born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%. English ancestry is the most common, at 46.1%.

English is the primary language for 90.9% of the community. Only 3.7% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

A large number of residents report having no religion (47.1%), which is well above the national figure of 38.9% and has risen sharply by 22 percentage points since 2011.

Qualifications are rising, with the share of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher climbing to 21.2% since 2011. However, this remains well below the New South Wales average of 27.8%.

Typical weekly family incomes are $1,734, which is well below the state average of $2,185. While typical incomes have risen since 2011, they remain lower than most similar areas.

About 29.9% of people live with a long-term health condition, a little above the national average. Those needing help with daily activities make up 6.3% of the population.

Unpaid care is common here, with 31.4% of people caring for children—well above the national figure of 26.3%. This is consistent with the high number of children living in the area.

Homes tend to be larger, with an average of 2.6 people per household. Couples with children make up the majority of families at 56.9%.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 82% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, as 39.7% of dwellings are owned outright, far above the national average of 31%.

Car travel is essential, as 61.2% of people drive to work and only 0.3% use public transport. Very few homes (2.7%) are without a motor vehicle.

The population is relatively mobile, with 39.6% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas (5.7%) are well below the national average.

About 54% of adults are working or looking for work, which is lower than the national figure of 61.1%. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or construction.

The area has a high level of access to money and resources, ranking higher than about 80% of similar areas. Overall, it is more advantaged than about 70% of other areas.

While most homes are within a short walk of a park or public transport, the area is only somewhat walkable. Access to health services and schools by walking is far below the state average.