2655, NSW

The population is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical age of 42 and 23.4% of residents aged 65 and over. This is balanced by a high percentage of children under 15, which is well above the state average.

This area is far less diverse than the rest of Australia, with only 4.4% of people born overseas. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 1.3% of people using another language at home—a figure far below the national average.

While 61.7% of the community identifies as Christian, the number of people with no religion has risen significantly since 2011 to reach 30.3%.

Educational attainment is much lower than the state average, with only 37.3% of residents completing Year 12. Only 13.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Typical weekly household income is $1,382, which is well below the national figure. Personal incomes are also notably lower, with 46.9% of people earning under $650 a week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 34.5% of people living with a long-term health condition and 11.9% reporting a mental health condition.

Residents are very active in their community, with 20.6% volunteering and a high 15.4% providing unpaid care. This is consistent with a high 30.1% of people caring for children unpaid.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. Most families consist of couples with children, making up 57.8% of the community.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 98.2% of dwellings. Renting is far less common here than across the state, and typical weekly rent is much lower at $245.

The community is almost entirely reliant on cars for commuting, as 0% of people use public transport to get to work. Very few homes—only 2.9%—are without a motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with 31.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals have risen to 9.7% since 2011.

Full-time employment is much higher than the national average at 63.6%, and the unemployment rate is very low at 2.3%. Most people work in health care, agriculture, or education.

The area has a moderate level of access to money and resources, though it ranks lower than most similar areas for education and job skills.

Walking is difficult for many residents, as the area is mostly car-dependent. Only 35.2% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, far below the state average.