2590, NSW

The typical resident is 51, making the area far older than the rest of Australia. It has a significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of 7.7%, a figure that has risen since 2011 and is well above the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people (6.9%) than the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of the community. Only 2.4% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national averages.

Christianity remains the most common faith at 63.7%. While the number of people reporting no religion has risen significantly since 2011, it is still far below the national figure.

Academic qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 10.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 34.2% of residents finished Year 12, which is far below the national average.

Weekly incomes are much lower than the national average, with the typical family earning $1,426. Only 10.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, although this has risen since 2011.

Health challenges are common here, as 39.7% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national average, and 9.2% of residents need help with daily activities.

Community spirit is high, with a volunteer rate of 20.9% that is well above the national figure. A higher proportion of people also provide unpaid care compared to most other areas.

Homes are generally smaller, with a typical size of 2.2 people. About 33.2% of people live alone, a figure that is well above the state average.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 47.1% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Rent and mortgage payments are also much lower than the national typical figures.

The area relies heavily on cars, as only 1% of people commute by public transport. Working from home is also far less common here than it is across Australia.

About a third of residents have moved in the last five years, which is well below the national rate. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 14.6% of the population.

Working or looking for work is far less common here than in most areas, with a rate of 46.3%. Many of the local workforce are employed in health care, social assistance, or agriculture.

The area faces significant challenges, ranking among the lowest 20% of all areas for overall advantage and access to money and resources.

While health services are relatively accessible, the area is generally less walkable than the state average. Only 15.5% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.