2550, NSW

This area is much older than the national figure, with 24.1% of people aged 65 and over. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 4.3%, which is higher than most areas and has risen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 10.3% were born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with only 3.1% of people using another language at home. This is far below the state figure, and very few people speak little or no English.

A large number of residents report no religion, at 47.9%, which is far above the New South Wales average. This figure has risen by 19 percentage points since 2011.

While 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the national figure. However, the proportion of people who completed Year 12 has risen by 7.3 percentage points since 2011.

Typical weekly family incomes are $1,535, which is well below the national figure of $2,120. Only 11% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, though this has risen since 2011.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 34.2% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also reported at a rate much higher than the national average.

Volunteering is very common, with 22.8% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure. Similarly, a higher than average 14.3% of residents provide unpaid care.

Homes here tend to be smaller, with 2.3 people per household. About 29% of people live alone, which is well above the New South Wales average.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 47.2% of homes are owned outright, a figure far above the national average. Rent is also well below the national figure, typically costing $300 per week.

Car use is essential here, as 62.4% of people drive to work and only 0.4% use public transport. About 13.1% of the workforce now works from home, up 4.5 percentage points since 2011.

The population is relatively stable, with 32.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 6.1% of the community.

Only 54.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure. Full-time employment is also much lower than most areas at 51.4%.

The area ranks lower than many other regions for overall advantage, scoring 4 out of 10. This reflects a combination of lower typical incomes and lower job skill levels compared to the rest of the state.

The region is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Only 38.2% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of basic amenities, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.