2705, NSW

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 7.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. The area is also home to many children, with 20.9% under 15, though the typical resident's age is 38.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 11.2% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, Italian, and Scottish.

English is the main language for 81% of the community, although the proportion of people using another language at home has risen to 10.1% since 2011. This is still far below the national average of 22.3%.

Christianity is the dominant faith at 62.5%, while those with no religion make up 24.1%. This is far below the Australian average of 38.9%, though the number of non-religious residents has risen since 2011.

The area has fewer people with higher qualifications than most, with only 11.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 34.9% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly family income is $1,841, a little below the national figure of $2,120. However, incomes have risen since 2011, and 14% of households now earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 31.2% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteering is more common here than across the state, with 16.3% of residents helping out. However, the number of volunteers has fallen since 2011.

Families with children are common, making up 54.3% of households. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most other areas, at 16.1%.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 86.5% of homes. Housing is relatively affordable, with typical weekly rents at $250, well below the national figure of $375.

Cars are essential for most residents, as only 0.1% of people commute by public transport. Working from home is also rare at 6.9%, far below the national average of 21%.

The community has seen a significant increase in recent arrivals from overseas, who now make up 27.8% of the population, far above the national figure of 14.5%.

Full-time employment is high at 65.8%, which is well above the national figure of 58.9%. Many residents work in manufacturing, education, or agriculture.

The area ranks lower than most for overall advantage, with an overall advantage score of 922. This is particularly reflected in education and job skills, which are lower than in 80% of similar areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.8. Only 21.6% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, far below the state average of 85.7%.