2587, NSW

The area has a strong Indigenous presence, with 7% of people identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, a figure well above the national average. It is an ageing community, as the proportion of people aged 65 and over rose to 28.1% since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people (6.9%) compared to the rest of the state. Those with European heritage are common, with English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries following Australian as the most frequent.

English is the primary language for nearly 90% of the community. Only 3.8% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

Christianity remains the dominant faith at 66.3%. While those reporting no religion make up 24.6% of the population, this figure is still far below the national average.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 11.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 34.6% of residents completed Year 12, though this is 8.4 percentage points higher than in 2011.

Household incomes are much lower than the usual figure, with a typical weekly family income of $1,485. Weekly personal income is also well below the national average at $616, though this has risen by $213 since 2011.

Residents experience more health challenges than most, with 34.9% reporting a long-term health condition. Arthritis is the most common issue, and 6.6% of people need help with daily activities.

This is a supportive community where 20.6% of people volunteer, a figure well above the national average. Unpaid care is also common, with 14.3% of people providing support to others.

Many people live alone, representing 32.1% of households, which is much higher than in most areas. This contributes to a smaller typical household size of 2.2 people.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 94.7% of homes. Residents have high rates of home ownership, with 46.1% owning their homes outright, resulting in a typical weekly rent of just $220.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as only 0.3% of people commute by public transport. While 66.4% drive to work, 11.5% work from home.

The population is relatively stable, with only 28.3% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 21.7% of the workforce. While full-time employment is slightly above the national average, only 52.5% of adults are working or looking for work.

The area ranks low for overall advantage and access to resources, with a score of 3 out of 10 compared to other areas.

The region is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.5. This is far below the state average, as only 46% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of basic amenities.