2700, NSW

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 13.4% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 3.2%. The area is noticeably older than Australia, with a typical age of 44 and a high proportion of seniors.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 5.7% born overseas, far below the national average of 27.7%. English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries after Australian.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, as only 3.7% use another language at home. This is far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.

Most residents are Christian, though the number of people with no religion rose 16 points since 2011 to reach 30.2%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 32.2% of residents completing Year 12 and 10.4% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are well below the national figure; the usual household earns $1,164 a week, and only 9.7% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Health challenges are more common here than elsewhere, as 33.3% of people have a long-term health condition and 8.1% need help with daily activities.

The area has a strong culture of service, with 19.6% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%.

One-parent families are very common at 20.2%, well above the national average. Additionally, 31.9% of people live alone, which is higher than in most areas.

Housing is mostly separate houses, with 93.4% of homes being detached. Rent and mortgage payments are much lower than in other areas, with typical weekly rent at $209.

Cars are essential, as only 0.3% of people commute by public transport and only 8.7% work from home, far below the national average.

The area has seen a significant increase in recent overseas arrivals, rising 13 points since 2011 to 25.5%.

While full-time employment is slightly above the national average at 60.9%, the overall number of adults working or looking for work is much lower than in most areas.

The community faces significant challenges, ranking in the bottom 20% of areas for overall advantage, job skills, and access to resources.

Walking to services is difficult for many, as only 52.9% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of basic amenities, well below the state average.