2578, NSW

The area is far older than the national average, with a high proportion of seniors and a small population of children, who make up only 11.5% of residents. The total population grew by 18% to 2,846 people between 2011 and 2021.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, and 22.3% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas. This figure has risen slightly since 2011.

English is the primary language for 91.6% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is around the middle for its level and far below the state average.

About 40.7% of residents report no religion, a figure that rose 17 points since 2011 and is now well above the New South Wales average.

The community is highly qualified, with 29.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national figure. Year 12 completion also rose 14 points since 2011 to reach 58.0%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,289, which is well below the national figure. However, there has been a trend toward higher earnings, with the share of households earning $3,000+ a week rising 12 points since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 39.0% of people, which is far above the national average. Additionally, 7.1% of residents need help with daily activities, a rate much higher than most areas.

Volunteering is very common, with 24.0% of people helping out, far above the state average. Around 31.1% of residents do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly, which is also among the highest for its level.

Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.2 people per household. A higher than average 30.6% of people live alone, and couples without children make up the largest family group at 47.6%.

Housing is dominated by large detached houses, with 84.8% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, as 58.9% of homes are owned outright, far exceeding the national figure.

Most people drive to work, though 24.7% work from home, which is well above the national average. The area is quite remote, with a typical 94-minute drive to the city.

About 39.7% of residents moved in the last five years, a rate similar to the state average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 6.0% of the population, which is lower than most areas.

The number of adults working or looking for work is much lower than most areas at 46.7%. However, the unemployment rate is very low at 2.4%, which is well below the national figure.

The area scores well for overall advantage, ranking higher than about 70% of similar areas. It is particularly strong in education and job skills, where it performs better than 80% of other areas.

The area is only somewhat walkable, with a score of 4.7. Many homes are far from essential services, with only 45.7% within a 15-minute walk of a school, far below the state average.