2630, NSW

The area is noticeably older than the state and nation, with 23.1% of people aged 65 and over. This shift is reflected in the age structure, where seniors and older adults make up over half the population, while the share of children has fallen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots primarily cite English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry. The proportion of people born overseas is 15.2%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the main language for 84% of the community. While the share of people using another language at home is higher than in most similar areas, it remains far below the New South Wales average.

Half of the population identifies as Christian, and 36.4% report no religion. This last group has seen a significant increase of 18 percentage points since 2011.

A little over 45% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure. However, the share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher has risen to 18.0% since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,446, which is well below the state average. While incomes have risen since 2011, the area still has a lower proportion of high-earners compared to the rest of the country.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, with 32.9% of people affected. This is consistent with an older population, and 6.7% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is common, with 19.2% of people helping out, well above the national figure. There is also a much higher proportion of former Defence Force members compared to most other areas.

Living arrangements are distinct, as 32.4% of people live alone, which is well above the national average. This helps explain why the typical home has fewer people in it than the state average.

The housing stock is dominated by separate houses, and 40.9% of homes are owned outright. This high level of ownership and a preference for larger homes means typical mortgage payments and rents are well below state figures.

Cars are essential for most, with 62.9% of workers driving to work and very few using public transport. Despite this, there are more public transport stops per person here than in most similar areas.

The community has seen a shift in its makeup, with recent arrivals from overseas rising by 8.9 percentage points since 2011 to reach 16.2%.

Full-time employment is high at 62.2%, which is well above the national average. The unemployment rate is also much lower than in most similar areas, sitting at 3.2%.

The area sits right in the middle of the scale for overall advantage, with a score of 971, which is slightly below the national average.

The community is relatively safe, with only 11 recorded offences per 100,000 people, a figure that is lower than most areas.

While there are many amenities per resident, the area is far less walkable than the state average. Only 37.9% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a variety of services.