2651, NSW

The area is far younger than the rest of Australia, with a typical age of 25 and very few seniors. It has a strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander presence at 8.1%, which has risen since 2011, and a high proportion of de facto relationships.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure. Australian and English are the most common ancestries, though overseas births rose slightly to 10.8% by 2021.

English is the primary language for 81.6% of the community. While the number of people using another language at home rose to 9.1%, this is still far below the state and national averages.

About 41.5% of residents report having no religion, a figure that rose 19 points since 2011. This is well above the New South Wales average, while Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 43.7%.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 11.7% of the population, which is far below the national figure. However, the rate of people completing Year 12 has risen to 53.6% since 2011.

Typical personal weekly income is $932, which is a little above the national figure. While weekly household incomes are about the same as the rest of the country, the number of people earning $2,000 or more a week is much lower than most areas.

Residents are generally healthier than average, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions and fewer people needing help with daily activities. Mental health conditions are slightly more common here than in the rest of the state.

This community is distinguished by its high level of Defence Force service. While child care is common, volunteering has fallen significantly since 2011, and fewer people do unpaid housework compared to most areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. One-parent families are much more common than in most areas, and significantly fewer people live alone.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 85.9% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is more common here than in the rest of the state, but typical mortgage payments are far below the New South Wales average.

Almost everyone relies on cars, with 2.6% of homes having no vehicle. Very few people use public transport to commute or work from home, despite most houses being within a short walk of a bus stop.

This is a highly mobile community, with 55.1% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up a much higher proportion of the population than in most areas.

Employment is strong, with 70.8% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure. The unemployment rate is very low at 2.5%, with many residents working in public administration and safety.

The area sits around the middle for access to money and resources, though it ranks lower than most for education and job skills. Overall, its advantage score is below the national average.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score well below the state average. While parks and transport are usually within a 15-minute walk, health services are completely unavailable on foot.