2632, NSW

The typical resident is 47, making the area far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 26.3% of the population, which is well above the national average.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 83.2% born here. Only 7.7% of people were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 89.2% of residents. Only 2.9% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common religion at 59.1%. While 29.7% of people report no religion, this is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 35% of people completing Year 12, far below the national average of 58.8%. Only 11.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical household income is $1,307 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose from 2% in 2011 to 13.1% in 2021.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.2% of the population. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 13.6%.

Volunteering is very common, with 23.7% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. About 24.7% of people also spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

Homes tend to be small, with just 2.2 people per household. A large number of people live alone, at 33.6%, which is well above the national average.

Housing is dominated by detached houses, making up 94.9% of all homes. Many residents have high security in their housing, with 46.3% owning their home outright.

Car use is essential, as 67.9% of people drive to work and no one uses public transport to commute. This is reflected in the fact that 8.3% of homes have four or more vehicles.

Movement into the area has increased, with recent overseas arrivals rising to 9.0% since 2011. About 32.7% of residents moved house in the last five years.

Full-time employment is higher than the national average at 61.5%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry and fishing, which accounts for 27% of jobs.

The area is ranked lower than most in terms of overall advantage, with a score of 931. This is consistent with lower levels of formal education and job skills compared to other areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.5, far below the state average of 6.2. Only 30% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.