2663, NSW

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well above the national figure at 10.2% and has risen since 2011. While the typical resident is 39, the number of people aged 65 and over has grown to 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 9.5% of the population, which is far below the national figure. Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 74.3% of the community. While the proportion of people using another language at home has risen to 5.3%, this remains far below the New South Wales figure.

More than half of the community identifies as Christian. The proportion of people reporting no religion is 23.4%, which is far below the national figure, although this has risen by 13 points since 2011.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 7.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 27.8% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,375, which is well below the national figure. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen by 10 points since 2011.

A higher than average 6.3% of people need help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the state, with arthritis and asthma being the most reported.

Volunteer rates are lower than in most areas, sitting at 14.1%. The proportion of people providing unpaid care, doing housework, or caring for children is also well below the national figure.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 17.9% of households. People living alone also make up a higher than average 29.4% of the community.

Large homes are standard, as 80.8% have three or more bedrooms and 92.9% are separate houses. Rent is well below the national figure, with a typical weekly rent of $260.

Most people drive to work, and only 6.9% work from home, which is far below the state figure. While there are many public transport stops, the typical walk to the nearest one is very long.

Recent arrivals from overseas have increased significantly since 2011, now making up 35% of the population. This is far above the national figure, even though overall movement into the area is lower than most places.

Full-time employment is well above the national figure at 62.9%. However, the proportion of adults working or looking for work is far below the state average, and unemployment is higher than in most areas.

This area ranks among the most disadvantaged in the state across all measures. It sits in the lowest 10% of areas for overall advantage and education and job skills.

The area is somewhat walkable, and most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school or park. However, far fewer people can walk to groceries or health services compared to the state average.