2681, NSW

The typical resident is 40 years old, and the population has a notable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander presence at 4.4%, which is higher than most areas. De facto relationships are also more common here than in the state average, rising significantly to 13.6% since 2011.

The area is far less diverse than the national average, with only 8.9% of people born overseas. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry, though there is a significant Italian heritage at 21.9%.

English is the main language for 84.9% of the community. While more people use a language other than English at home than in most similar areas, this figure is still far below the New South Wales average.

Christianity is common here at 64.7%, while those with no religion make up 25.5%. This is far below the national figure, although the number of people reporting no religion has risen 18 points since 2011.

Education levels are much lower than the state average, with only 10.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 38.1% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Weekly incomes are higher than in most similar areas, with a typical family earning $2,105. This is a significant increase from 2011, when the typical family income was $1,205.

A higher than average 31.3% of residents have a long-term health condition, with asthma being the most common. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than most areas.

More people here care for children unpaid compared to the state average. While 15.2% of the community volunteers, this is a drop from the 20.6% recorded in 2011.

Households here are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. This is consistent with a high number of couples with children, who make up 64.1% of families.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 84.9% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Rent is well below the national figure at a typical $250 per week, and 36.9% of homes are owned outright.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0.0% of people commute via public transport. Almost every home has a vehicle, and 38.4% of households own two cars.

The community is quite stable, with a much lower proportion of people moving in the last five years compared to the state. Interestingly, recent arrivals from overseas are much more common here than in most similar areas.

Employment is strong, with 69.1% of adults working or looking for work—far above the national figure. Many residents work in manufacturing or agriculture, and full-time employment is much higher than in most areas.

The area sits around the middle for overall advantage, scoring a 5 out of 10. While it has moderate access to money and resources, it ranks lower for education and job skills.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 1.7, far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.