2536, NSW

The typical resident is 53, which is far older than the national figure of 38. This is reflected in the high proportion of seniors and a much lower percentage of children under 15 compared to the rest of the state.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 14.8% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 87.6% of the community. Only 5.1% of people use another language at home, which is far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

About 39.9% of people report having no religion, a figure that has risen 20 points since 2011. This is well above the state average, while nearly half the population identifies as Christian.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 14.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the usual weekly household income sitting at $1,184. Only 9.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas. Long-term health conditions affect 37.7% of residents, and 7.9% need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national average.

A higher than usual 24.7% of people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework. Interestingly, the proportion of people who served in the Defence Force is much higher than in most areas.

Living alone is common, with 30.9% of people in single-person homes, which is well above the national figure. This helps explain why there are fewer people per home than in most other areas.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and a far higher proportion of people own their homes outright (46.0%) compared to the national average of 31.0%.

Most people drive to work, with only 0.7% using public transport. While the area has a high number of bus stops, only 10.2% of the workforce works from home, which is far below the national figure.

The community is quite mobile, as 40.8% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 5.9% of the population, which is well below the state average.

The proportion of adults working or looking for work is much lower than in most areas at 45.3%. Common industries include health care, retail, and construction.

This area is ranked as less advantaged than about 70% of similar areas, particularly regarding education and job skills.

The area is only somewhat walkable, with a score of 4.2, which is well below the state average. Many homes are far from schools and groceries, though most are within a short walk of a park.