2650, NSW

The area is noticeably younger than the national average, with 20.4% of the population being children under 15. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.6% of the community, a figure well above the state and national levels.

Most people here were born in Australia, meaning the 11.6% born overseas is far below the national figure. However, this number has risen since 2011, and Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 85.2% of the community, though the 9.4% who use another language at home is higher than in most similar areas. Only 1.7% of residents speak little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith at 57.6%, while 31.1% of people report no religion. This last figure is well below the national average, although it has risen by 16 points since 2011.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 20.3% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas but well below the state average. About 49% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly personal income is $841, which is about the same as the national figure. Weekly family income is $2,064, and the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose 12 points since 2011.

A higher number of people here live with a long-term health condition (31.5%) or a mental health condition (10.4%) compared to the state and nation. Those needing help with daily activities account for 6.1% of residents.

Unpaid childcare is common here, with 28.7% of people providing this care, a figure well above the national average. The area also has a much higher proportion of Defence Force veterans than most similar places.

Homes here tend to be larger, with a typical 2.5 people per household. One-parent families make up 15.8% of the community, which is much higher than in most other similar areas.

Separate houses are very common, making up 84.9% of all homes. Renting is more frequent than in most similar areas at 33.2%, but typical weekly rents of $300 are well below the national figure.

Car travel is the primary way to get around, with 70.3% of people driving to work. Very few people use public transport to commute (0.5%), and only 8.5% of the workforce works from home.

The community is quite mobile, with 43.3% of people moving in the last five years. This is supported by a high rate of recent overseas arrivals, who make up 28% of the population.

A high proportion of the community is working or looking for work (64.0%), with 62.6% employed full-time. The most common industries for locals are health care, social assistance, and education.

The area sits in the middle of the scale for overall advantage, with a score of 970. It is rated slightly higher than average for education and job skills, but lower for access to money and resources.

While there are many parks within a 15-minute walk, the overall walkability score of 4.9 is well below the state average. Many homes are far from groceries, health services, and schools.