2658, NSW

The community is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 49 and a high proportion of seniors. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.3% of the population, a figure that has risen since 2011.

Most of the community was born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born residents than the rest of the state. English and German are the most common ancestries after Australian.

English is the only language spoken at home for 90.1% of residents. The number of people who speak another language or little to no English is far below the national figure.

Christianity remains the most common religion at 66.3%, though the share of people reporting no religion has risen by 13 points since 2011 to 22.4%.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 33.4% of residents having completed Year 12. This is far below the state and national figures, though this has risen since 2011.

Typical weekly incomes are much lower than the national average, with the usual household earning $1,069. Only 9.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas; 37.2% of people have a long-term health condition, and 8.1% need help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is very high, with 30.7% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. This community also has a higher rate of unpaid carers and more former Defence Force members than most areas.

About 31.1% of people live alone, which is well above the state average. Households are generally smaller than usual, with a typical size of 2.3 people.

Housing is very stable, with 51.0% of homes owned outright and a very low rental rate of 16.6%. Most people live in separate houses, and typical weekly rents are much lower than the national figure at $200.

Cars are essential for most, as only 0.7% of people use public transport to get to work. While there are 17 public transport routes, there are very few stops available compared to the state average.

The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the rest of Australia. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas since 2016.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries for over a quarter of the workforce. While full-time employment is steady, the number of adults working or looking for work is much lower than in most areas.

The area ranks lower than most other regions in terms of overall advantage, particularly regarding access to money, resources, and job skills.

The area is only somewhat walkable, with many homes lacking a 15-minute walk to parks or schools. However, there are far more walkable amenities per 1,000 residents than the state average.