2586, NSW

The area is far older than the national figure, with seniors making up 26.6% of the population. This has increased as the typical age rose by 5 years since 2011 to reach 50. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 3.4% of the community.

Born-in-Australia residents make up 80.6% of the population, meaning the proportion of overseas-born people is far below the state and national figures. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with only 2.4% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure, and very few people report speaking little or no English.

Nearly 60% of residents identify as Christian, while 25.5% have no religion. The number of people with no religion has risen significantly by 14 points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 39.2% of residents completing Year 12, which is far below the national figure. Qualifications are often in agriculture, engineering, or management.

Typical weekly household income is $1,232, which is well below the national figure. While incomes have risen since 2011, the area still has a lower proportion of high earners compared to most other areas.

Health needs are high here, as 33.8% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national average. About 7.2% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 19.8% of people pitching in. Providing unpaid care is also more frequent than the state average, though child care and housework rates have fallen since 2011.

About 31.9% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure. Families tend to be smaller, with only 2.3 people per home on average.

Housing is dominated by detached houses, with 94.9% of homes being separate dwellings. Nearly half of all homes are owned outright, and rental rates are far below the state average.

Residents rely almost entirely on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and 38% have two.

The population is very stable, with a far lower proportion of people moving in the last five years compared to the rest of Australia. Recent overseas arrivals are also well below the national figure.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 31.2% of the workforce. Full-time employment is slightly higher than the national average, though overall workforce participation is much lower.

The area sits right in the middle of the scale for overall advantage and job skills compared to similar areas. Its overall advantage score is slightly below the national average.

This is a mostly car-dependent area with a walkability score of 2.1, which is far below the state average. Very few homes are within a short walk of public transport, schools or groceries.