2574, NSW

The population is growing and has a significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community at 5.5%, which is much higher than most areas. Children under 15 make up 20% of residents, though this is a little lower than it was in 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people compared to the state and national figures. English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries after Australian.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 90.1% of the community. Very few people speak little or no English, at just 0.7%, which is well below the New South Wales figure.

About 59.6% of people identify as Christian, while those with no religion make up 33.5%. The proportion of people reporting no religion has risen sharply since 2011.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 11% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents finished school at Year 10, and far fewer completed Year 12 compared to the national average.

Typical household incomes are $1,841 a week, which is about the same as the state figure. The number of households earning $3,000 or more weekly has risen significantly since 2011.

A long-term health condition affects 32% of the population, which is well above the national figure. Arthritis and asthma are the most commonly reported conditions.

Unpaid care for children and housework is more common here than in most areas. However, the volunteering rate is much lower than most areas and has fallen since 2011.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household. About 60.9% of families are couples with children, and far fewer people live alone compared to the state average.

Detached houses dominate the landscape, and 85.5% of homes have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national figure. Renting is much less common here than in the rest of the state.

Most people rely on cars, and only 0.8% of workers commute by public transport. Working from home has become much more common, now accounting for 19.4% of jobs.

The population is very stable, with a much lower proportion of people moving in the last five years compared to the state and nation. Recent arrivals from overseas are also very few.

Construction and health care are the biggest industries, and the unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is lower than the national figure. Full-time employment has fallen slightly since 2011.

The area is very strong in terms of access to money and resources, ranking higher than 90% of similar areas. However, it ranks much lower for education and job skills.

The area is relatively safe, with 17 recorded offences per 100,000 people, which is lower than most areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Many homes are far from parks, schools, and health services.