2575, NSW

The population is noticeably older than the national average, with the number of seniors rising 4.3 points since 2011. Children under 15 make up 19.0% of the community, which is higher than in most similar areas.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries, with 43.1% and 39.4% respectively. While 16.9% of people were born overseas, this is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the main language for 87.7% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home has risen to 8.1%, though this remains far below the New South Wales average.

Over half of residents identify as Christian, while 38.1% report no religion. This figure for no religion has risen by 19 points since 2011 and is well above the state average.

Education levels have improved, with the share of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher rising 7.6 points since 2011 to 21.6%. About 50.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is well below the state average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,772, which is about the same as the national figure. High earners are more common here than in most similar areas, with 21.8% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.2% of people. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%, with arthritis and mental health being the most reported issues.

Unpaid work is common, as people providing unpaid care or doing housework are more numerous than in most similar areas. However, the proportion of volunteers has fallen 4.9 points since 2011 to 15.3%.

Families with children make up 58.0% of households. Homes here are slightly larger than the national average, with 2.6 people per home.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 93.1% of all homes. Large homes are very common, with 84.4% having three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure of 73.8%.

Most people rely on cars for travel, and only 0.6% use public transport to commute. Working from home has become much more common, rising 14 points since 2011 to 19.6%.

The community is quite mobile, with 42.5% of people moving in the last five years. This is higher than both the state and national averages.

The area has a strong workforce, with 62.3% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the state average. Unemployment is very low at 3.2%, much lower than in most similar areas.

Residents generally have good access to money and resources, with an overall advantage score that is higher than about 70% of similar areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Only 28.8% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of basic amenities, compared to 71.9% across New South Wales.