2540 crosses NSW/OT

Seniors make up 28.2% of the community, far above the national figure of 17.2%. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people represent 6.9% of the population, which is well above the state average and has risen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people (13.2%) than both the state and nation. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, with English at 42.6%.

English is the primary language for 88.1% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is 4.7%, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 40.9% of people report having no religion, a figure that has risen 21 points since 2011. This is well above the New South Wales average of 33.2%.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 14.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Far fewer people have completed Year 12 compared to the state average, though this rose 8.6 points since 2011.

Incomes are much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly household earning $1,275. Only 12.6% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well below the state average.

The community faces higher health challenges, as 37.2% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%. About 8% of residents need help with daily activities.

The area has a very high number of former Defence Force members (7.2%) compared to the rest of the state. More people provide unpaid care (13.8%) than in most similar areas.

Households are slightly smaller than average, with 2.3 people per home. About 27.4% of people live alone, and 46.6% of families are couples with children.

Home ownership is very strong, with 45.4% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Separate houses make up 89.9% of all dwellings, and 80.5% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

The area is highly car-dependent, with very few people (0.2%) commuting by public transport. It is a long way from the city, with a typical drive time of 211 minutes.

About 36.1% of the population moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are few, making up 4.7% of the community, which is well below the national average.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (48.2%) compared to the state average. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, and many residents work in health care, public administration, or construction.

The area ranks lower than most for overall advantage and job skills. While it is better off than 60% of similar areas in terms of access to money and resources, it sits in the bottom 60% for overall advantage.

Most residents are dependent on cars, with a low walkability score of 3.9. Many homes are far from essential services, such as health services and groceries, compared to the state average.