2643, NSW

The area is significantly older than most, with the typical age being 49 and 29.6% of people aged 65 and over, a figure far above the national average. Since 2011, the proportion of seniors has risen by 7.1 points, while the share of children under 15 has fallen.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people (8.7%) compared to the rest of the state. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with 92.3% of people using it at home. The proportion of people who speak another language is much lower than in most other areas, and very few residents speak little or no English.

People with no religion make up 42.7% of the community, which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant increase of 22 points since 2011.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 10.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 33.4% of residents completed Year 12, though this is 6.3 points higher than in 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,293, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. While incomes have risen since 2011, the share of households earning $3,000 or more a week remains much lower than in most areas.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than in the rest of Australia, affecting 39.4% of people. This is reflected in the 7.7% of residents who need help with daily activities, a figure much higher than most areas.

This community has a very high rate of former Defence Force members (5.9%) compared to the state. Many residents also contribute through unpaid work, with 24.4% doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly.

Households tend to be smaller than average, with 2.3 people per home. About 26.4% of people live alone, and couples without children make up 39% of all families.

Homes here are typically large and owned outright, with 82.5% having three or more bedrooms. Detached houses are very common (93%), and the proportion of households renting is far below the state average.

Cars are essential, as 69.5% of people drive to work and no one uses public transport for their commute. Only 8.4% of the workforce works from home, which is far below the national figure.

The area has seen a fair amount of movement, with 39.1% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals have also increased, rising 10 points since 2011 to reach 10.4%.

About 53.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national average. The most common industries for employees are manufacturing, health care, and construction.

The area is ranked as having very low education and job skills compared to other regions. Overall, its advantage score of 921 is lower than about 80% of similar areas.

The area is only somewhat walkable, with a score of 4.7. Many residents live far from essential services; for example, only 52.3% can walk to groceries within 15 minutes.