2644, NSW

The community is notably older than the state or national average, with 26.0% of people aged 65 and over. This senior population has grown by 6.4 points since 2011, while the proportion of children under 15 has fallen to 17.0%.

The area is much less diverse than most of Australia, as only 5.5% of people were born overseas. Most residents claim Australian (44.8%) or English (39.7%) ancestry.

English is the primary language for 90.0% of the community. Only 2.2% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

More than half of the population (56.3%) identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 31.7%, a figure that has risen by 17 points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than the national average, with 40.5% of residents completing Year 12. However, this has improved by 5.7 points since 2011, and 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,301, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. While typical incomes have risen since 2011, only 13.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health needs are higher here than in most areas, with 32.1% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is reflected in the 7.0% of residents who require help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common here, with 22.9% of people pitching in—well above the national average. The area also has a higher proportion of Defence Force veterans (4.1%) than most other regions.

Living arrangements are often small or solitary, with 31.0% of people living alone. This is well above the national figure, and the typical home contains just 2.3 people.

Housing is dominated by large, separate houses, which make up 96.1% of all homes. Many residents have high security of tenure, with 44.2% owning their home outright.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 56.0% of workers drive to their jobs and only 0.6% use public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 38.3% owning two.

About 31.5% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 12.6% of the population.

The local economy is rooted in the land, with 27.6% of workers employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. The unemployment rate is very low at 1.6%, much lower than the state average.

The area sits around the middle for most measures of advantage, with a score of 956, which is slightly lower than the national average.

Most residents are car-dependent, as the walkability score is only 3.9. This is reflected in the fact that only 37.9% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.