2668, NSW

The area is far older than most, with 20.3% of people aged 65 and over. However, it also has a high proportion of children under 15, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is slightly above the national average at 4.5%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 7.2% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 45.5% and 40.1% respectively.

English is the dominant language, with only 2.7% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average, though the figure has risen slightly since 2011.

Christianity is the most common faith at 60.4%. While those with no religion make up 30% of the community, this is well below the national figure and represents a significant increase since 2011.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 31.6% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the state average, and only 11.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Typical weekly household incomes are among the lowest at $864, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Very few households earn $3,000 or more per week, though this has risen since 2011.

Health challenges are common here, as 37.6% of people have a long-term health condition. This is much higher than most areas, and 12.4% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common at 24.9%, which is far above the national average. Additionally, 19.4% of people provide unpaid care, a rate that is well above the state figure.

A high number of people live alone (32.7%) or in one-parent families (18.8%), both of which are much higher than in most areas. The typical home holds 2.4 people.

Housing is overwhelmingly detached houses, with 60.8% owned outright—far above the national average. Rents and mortgage payments are much lower than usual, with the typical weekly rent at just $190.

Cars are essential here, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Working from home is common for 30.3% of residents, which is well above the national average.

The community is very stable, with only 21.5% of people moving in the last five years—among the lowest rates for similar areas. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 44.7% of the workforce. While full-time employment is very high at 69.7%, the unemployment rate is also a little above the national average at 7.2%.

The area is ranked as having very low overall advantage, sitting in the bottom 20% of similar areas. This is consistent with the very low typical incomes and lower levels of formal qualifications.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.0. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services, though some residents live near parks.