2584, NSW

The community is noticeably older than the national average, with 22.7% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 19.5% of the population, which is a little above the national figure, while the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population has risen to 3.5%.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 8.0% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. Those with ancestral roots primarily identify as Australian or English.

English is the primary language spoken here, with only 0.9% of people using another language at home. This is among the lowest rates in the country, and no one reported speaking little or no English.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 35.3% report having no religion. This last group has grown significantly, rising 20 percentage points since 2011.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 18.9% of the community, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the state average. Half of residents have completed Year 12, an increase of 9.1 percentage points since 2011.

Typical weekly personal income is $821, which is about the same as the national figure. While typical family incomes are higher than most areas, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week is well below the national average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, with 32.9% of residents affected. Mental health conditions are particularly high, appearing in 11.1% of the population.

Volunteering is very common, with 22.7% of people giving their time, a figure well above the national average. Additionally, 4.3% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than most areas.

Homes are often smaller in occupancy, with just 2.3 people per household. This is partly because 32.1% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure.

The area is dominated by separate houses, making up 96.8% of dwellings. Home ownership is very high, with 42.7% of homes owned outright, and renting is much less common here than in the rest of the state.

The community is almost entirely dependent on cars, with no one commuting by public transport. Almost every home has a motor vehicle, and 35.3% of households own two cars.

The population is quite stable, with 31.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The local workforce is strongest in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, as well as public administration. Unemployment is very low at 1.2%, among the lowest levels recorded for similar areas.

Residents generally have good access to money and resources, scoring an 8 out of 10. The area's overall advantage score is higher than about 66% of all other areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Many homes are far from essential services, with no one living within a 15-minute walk of health services.