2656, NSW

The community is notably older, with a typical age of 49 and a senior population far above the national figure. There is also a strong Indigenous presence, as 5.8% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, a figure that has risen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, making up 43.3% and 40.4% respectively.

Language diversity is very low here, with 93.1% of people speaking only English at home. This is far below the national average, and very few people speak little or no English.

Christianity remains common at 70.8%, though the number of people reporting no religion has risen significantly since 2011 to 21.3%.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 35.4% of residents completing Year 12. However, there is a strong focus on practical skills, as Certificate III or IV is the most common highest qualification.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,184, which is well below the national figure. While these incomes have risen since 2011, the area still has a lower proportion of high earners than most other regions.

Health challenges are more common here than elsewhere, with 38.1% of people living with a long-term health condition. Arthritis and asthma are the most frequent issues, and 8.7% of residents need help with daily activities.

The area has a very high rate of volunteering at 34%, which is far above the state average. Many residents also provide unpaid care, with 16.3% doing so.

Homes tend to be smaller in size, with 2.3 people per household, but there are more people living alone (30.3%) than is typical for New South Wales.

Housing is dominated by detached houses, and a huge 54.6% of homes are owned outright. This helps explain why typical mortgage payments ($867) and weekly rents ($194) are much lower than the national averages.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and the nearest public transport stop can be a 56-minute walk away.

While fewer people have moved here in the last five years compared to the state average, there has been a sharp increase in recent arrivals from overseas since 2011.

Full-time employment is much higher than the national average at 65.7%, and the unemployment rate is very low at 2.9%. About a third of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area sits below the state average for overall advantage, with a score of 4 out of 10, reflecting lower typical incomes and educational attainment.

Walking is difficult here, as the area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.4. Only 44.2% of homes have basic amenities like shops or parks within a 15-minute walk.