2548, NSW

Residents here are far older than the state and national averages, with 34.5% aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 12.4% of the population, a figure that has fallen since 2011.

Most of the population was born in Australia (78.0%), and the proportion of overseas-born residents is far below the national figure at 16.2%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language for 90.4% of the community. Only 4.4% of people use another language at home, which is far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

A large 45.6% of residents report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 23 points since 2011 and is well above the national average.

The area has seen a rise in higher education, with 20.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the percentage of people who completed Year 12 is far below the state figure.

Typical weekly incomes for families, households, and individuals are all well below the national and state averages. Only 11.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 37.8% of people, which is far above the national average. Arthritis and mental health are the most frequent conditions reported.

Volunteering is more common here than in most similar areas, with 20.9% of people participating. There is also a notably higher rate of former Defence Force members at 4.7%.

Single-person households are very common, with 33.5% of people living alone. This is well above the national average and contributes to a typical household size of just 2.1 people.

Home ownership is very high, with 48.4% of homes owned outright, far exceeding the national figure. Most residents live in separate houses, and 72.7% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

The area is heavily dependent on cars, as only 0.3% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and very few people work from home compared to the state average.

The community is quite mobile, with 44.0% of people having moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are less common than in most other Australian areas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, at 48.9%. Common industries for those employed include health care, social assistance, and accommodation and food services.

The area sits around the middle of the scale for overall advantage and access to resources, with a score of 974, which is slightly below the national average.

The area is only somewhat walkable, with a score of 4.1. Many homes are far from essential services, and only 30.8% of residents live within a 15-minute walk of a school.