2629, NSW

The community is aging rapidly, with a typical age of 58 and a population of 65-year-olds that is far above the national figure. Children under 15 make up only 11.2% of the population, which is well below the state and national averages.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries here. While 16.3% of people were born overseas, this is far below the 27.7% national average.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 6.6% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About half of the residents identify as Christian, while 32.0% report no religion. This lack of religious affiliation has risen by 16 points since 2011, though it remains well below the national average.

Schooling levels are much lower than most areas, with only 35.6% of residents completing Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 13.9% of adults, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,008, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. However, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen by 11 points since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are slightly more common than in the rest of the state, with arthritis being the most reported issue at 13.5%.

Volunteer rates are higher than most areas at 21.1%, and 6.8% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national average.

The area is marked by many small households, with 39.3% of people living alone. This explains why the typical home contains only 1.9 people, far fewer than the national average of 2.5.

Home ownership is very high, as 58.0% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Most people live in separate houses, and the typical monthly mortgage payment of $1,083 is much lower than the national average.

Car dependence is high, with 0 public transport stops per 1,000 people. Only 2.8% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well below the national average.

The population is stable and less mobile than most, with only 28.0% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen since 2011.

While full-time employment is higher than the national average, the unemployment rate is much higher than most areas at 5.9%. Many residents work in accommodation, food, or construction.

The area's overall advantage score is 981, which is slightly below the national average and higher than about 52% of similar areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.3, far below the state average. Only 10.7% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.