2641, NSW

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.7% of the population, which is much higher than most areas. The community is ageing, with the proportion of people aged 65 and over rising to 20.9% since 2011.

While 78.3% of residents were born in Australia, there has been a rise in overseas births to 15.0%. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, with a small number of residents born in India and Nepal.

The number of people using a language other than English at home rose to 11.4% since 2011. While this is higher than most similar areas, it remains far below the New South Wales average.

Religion is less common here than in many other areas, though the number of people reporting no religion has risen sharply by 20 points since 2011 to reach 38.4%.

Education levels are much lower than the national figure, with only 11.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 38.0% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical weekly household earning $1,172. Only 8.0% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure far below the state average.

Health challenges are common, as 35.4% of people have a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are among the highest at this level, affecting 13.1% of residents.

Unpaid care is a regular part of life here, with 13.5% of people providing care, which is higher than most areas. However, volunteering has fallen to 12.5% since 2011.

Household structures are distinctive, with a very high rate of one-parent families at 22.0% and 35.1% of people living alone, both figures well above the national average.

Renters make up 37.7% of the population, well above the state average, though typical weekly rents of $250 are far below the national figure. Separate houses are very common, making up 78.5% of homes.

Most people rely on cars, as 73.1% drive to work and only 0.7% use public transport. Very few people work from home at 6.1%, which is far below the state figure.

The area is quite mobile, with 41.4% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also much more common here than in most areas, at 19.0%.

The unemployment rate is 6.2%, which is a little above the national figure. People most often work in health care, retail, and construction.

This area is among the most disadvantaged at its level, ranking in the lowest bracket for access to money, resources, education, and job skills.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 96.2% of homes within 15 minutes of a park and 86.0% near a school. However, access to health services is poor, with only 28.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk.