2581, NSW

The area is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 42. However, children under 15 make up 21% of the population, which is much higher than most areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.9% were born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages. Australian and English are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for nearly 90% of the community. Only 2.9% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

About 38.7% of people report having no religion, which is about the same as the national average. This figure has risen by 19 percentage points since 2011.

Residents are more likely to have a bachelor degree or higher than those in most similar areas. This trend is supported by 54% of people completing Year 12, which is also higher than most areas.

Incomes are much higher than in most areas, with 29.4% of households earning $3,000 or more per week. The typical weekly household income of $2,118 is above the national figure.

About 30.8% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national average. However, the rate of people needing help with daily activities is lower than most areas.

Community spirit is high, with 25.1% of people volunteering. Families are very active, as 30.5% of people provide unpaid childcare, a rate well above the national average.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.7 people per home. This is consistent with a high proportion of couples with children (61.3%) and far fewer people living alone than in most areas.

The area is dominated by detached houses, making up 96.9% of homes. Most are large, with 84.1% having three or more bedrooms, and renting is much less common than elsewhere.

Car dependence is very high, with 0% of people commuting by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and 22.7% of the workforce works from home.

The community is relatively stable, with recent arrivals from overseas at 4.1%, which is far below the national average.

The workforce is strong, with a much higher rate of full-time employment (65%) and a very low unemployment rate of 2.1%. Many residents work in agriculture or public administration.

This is a highly advantaged area, ranking among the top for access to money and resources. Its overall advantage score is higher than about 80% of other areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.