2665, NSW

The typical resident is 48, making the area far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 27.3% of the population, a figure that has risen nearly 8 points since 2011. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.7% of the community, which is a little above the state average.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 87.8% born here and only 4.4% born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with 91.7% of people using it only. This means the 1.3% of people using another language at home is far below the national average of 22.3%.

Christianity remains the most common faith at 66.9%. While 25.4% of people report no religion, this is far below the national figure of 38.9%, though it has risen 15 points since 2011.

Qualifications are generally lower than in most areas, with only 10.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Those who did complete Year 12 make up 33.5%, which is far below the state average of 58.9%.

Typical weekly household incomes are well below the national figure, sitting at $1,087. Only 9.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far below the state average of 25.2%.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.1% of people. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%, and 6.8% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is very high, with 34.1% of people volunteering, which is far above the national rate of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also common, with 15.6% of people providing unpaid care.

The area has a high proportion of people living alone at 32.2%, which is well above the national figure. Typical households are smaller than average, with 2.3 people per home.

Housing is dominated by detached houses, which make up 96.9% of all homes. A huge 56.8% of these are owned outright, far above the national average of 31%, and typical weekly rents are much lower at $150.

Cars are essential for most, with 49.5% of people driving to work and public transport use being very low at 0.3%. Working from home is more common here than nationally, at 24.9%.

The population is very stable, with only 22.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals are also rare at 3.4%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the primary industry, employing 42.0% of the workforce. Full-time employment is high at 64.1%, which is well above the national average.

The area has an overall advantage score of 937, which is lower than about 72% of similar areas. This reflects the lower typical incomes and education levels seen across the community.

Life is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.0, far below the state average. Only 29.2% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, and a typical walk to a public transport stop takes 68 minutes.