2537, NSW

The area is far older than the state average, and the proportion of seniors has risen 7.2 percentage points since 2011. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 13.4% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, with 79.3% of the population born here. This is far below the New South Wales average, and the proportion of people born overseas has fallen slightly since 2011.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, and only 2.6% of people use another language at home. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.

A large number of residents report having no religion, at 44.4%, which is well above the national figure. This has seen a significant increase of 19 percentage points since 2011.

The area has a higher proportion of people with bachelor degrees than most similar areas, though it remains well below the state average. Year 12 completion has risen by 8.9 percentage points since 2011 to reach 45.2%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,222, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. While incomes have risen since 2011, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more per week remains much lower than in most other areas.

Health needs are high here, with 36.9% of people living with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national average. Arthritis is the most common condition reported.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 19.8% of people pitching in. This high level of community support is also seen in the 14.4% of people who provide unpaid care.

Homes are smaller than usual, with a typical 2.2 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of people living alone, which at 30% is well above the national average.

A striking 50.6% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Separate houses are the norm for 88.6% of residents, and rental rates are far below the state average.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with 65.2% of workers driving to get to work. Only 0.2% of people use public transport for their commute.

About 36% of residents have moved house in the last five years, a figure that is higher than in most similar areas. Recent arrivals from overseas are relatively few at 4.8%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average, with only 46.8% in the workforce. However, the unemployment rate of 3.3% is a little below the national figure.

The area sits around the middle for overall advantage compared to other regions. It ranks as a 5 out of 10 for both education skills and access to resources.

This is a mostly car-dependent area with a low walkability score of 3.3. Access to essentials is limited, with only 31.3% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries.