2701, NSW

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. It has a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most areas, and 22.9% of the population are seniors, a figure that has risen since 2011.

This is a very traditional Australian community, with 89.1% of people born here and only 4.5% born overseas. This is far below the New South Wales and national figures.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 1.3% of people using another language at home. This is much lower than most other areas across the country.

Christianity remains the most common faith at 64.8%. Those reporting no religion make up 27.2% of the population, which is well below the state average though it has risen by 16 points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than the national average, with only 36.7% of people completing Year 12. However, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher has risen to 15.0% since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,444, which is well below the New South Wales figure of $1,829. There has been a steady increase in earnings since 2011, with the share of households earning $3,000 or more per week rising to 15.1%.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.3% of residents. This is reflected in the fact that 6.8% of people need help with daily activities, which is slightly above the national average.

The area is notably active, with 22.0% of people volunteering, well above the national figure of 14.1%. There are also higher rates of unpaid care for children and housework compared to most areas.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.6 people per home. Over half of households are couples with children, and one-parent families make up 13.7% of the community.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 95.8% of all homes. Most of these are large, with 85.2% having three or more bedrooms, and 40.6% are owned outright.

Residents rely almost entirely on cars, as 0% of people commute using public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 38.9% owning two and 17.2% owning three.

The population has seen a shift in recent years, with 37.2% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10.6% of the community.

Job security is high, with a very low unemployment rate of 2.9%. Full-time employment is much more common here than in most areas, with 64.6% of the workforce in full-time roles.

The area sits around the middle for overall advantage compared to other regions. It ranks higher than 70% of similar areas for access to money and resources.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.5, far below the state average. While some people live within walking distance of a park or school, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.