2622, NSW

The community is significantly older than the national figure, with 25.9% of people aged 65 or over, a figure that rose 6.8 points since 2011. In contrast, children under 15 make up 16.5% of the population, which is a little below the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia (79.6%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents (11.5%) than the state or national figures. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 87.6% of the community. Only 3.8% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large proportion of the population reports no religion (44.5%), a figure that rose 18 points since 2011 and is well above the national average. Christianity follows closely at 43.6%.

The area is well-qualified, with 25.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. More than half of residents have completed Year 12, an increase of 8.1 points since 2011.

Weekly household incomes are generally lower than the state average, with a typical income of $1,428. However, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose 13 points since 2011 to reach 19.1%.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.2% of residents. Arthritis is the most reported condition, affecting 12.9% of the population.

This is a highly active community where 25.0% of people volunteer, far above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a strong connection to the Defence Force, with 5.4% of people having served.

Homes tend to be smaller, with 2.2 people per household, and a higher than usual 30.6% of people living alone. Couples without children make up 41.9% of families.

Home ownership is very high, with 49.2% of homes owned outright, far above the national average of 31.0%. The vast majority of dwellings are separate houses (94.2%).

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 55.2% of people driving to work and only 0.2% using public transport. Almost every home has a motor vehicle, and 41.0% have two.

About 36.8% of the population moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are less common here than in most of Australia, at 5.5%.

The local workforce is spread across agriculture, public administration, and construction. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is a little lower than the national figure of 5.1%.

The area sits above the average for overall advantage, scoring a 7 out of 10. This reflects a relatively strong position regarding access to resources and job skills.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.2, far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries (25.2%) or health services (25.4%).