2712, NSW

The community is far older than the national figure, with 32.1% of people aged 65 and over. This trend has grown since 2011, and the number of children under 15 is now well below the state average at 14.8%.

Most residents were born in Australia (84.3%), and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure at 7.3%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 88.9% of the area. Only 3.0% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state average.

Christianity is the most common faith at 58.0%. Those reporting no religion make up 31.1% of the population, a figure that has risen 16 points since 2011.

Educational qualifications are lower than most areas, with only 32.2% of residents having completed Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 11.5%, which is far below the national figure.

Incomes are much lower than most areas; the typical household earns $1,020 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 7.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 39.0% of people. This is far above the national average, and 8.8% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is very high at 27.9%, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also common, with 15.3% of people providing support to others.

Homes are smaller than usual, with a typical size of 2.3 people. About 31.7% of people live alone, which is well above the state average.

Home ownership is very high, with 47.2% of homes owned outright. Housing is affordable compared to the rest of the state, with a typical weekly rent of just $178.

Most people rely on cars, as public transport use is low at 1.1%. There is very little access to transit, with only one stop serving the area.

The population is relatively stable, as only 28.8% of people moved in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas have risen to 13.0% since 2011.

Many adults are not in the workforce, with only 47.7% working or looking for work. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the biggest employer, accounting for 29.9% of jobs.

The area ranks low for overall advantage, scoring 2 out of 10. This reflects the combined impact of lower typical incomes and lower qualification levels.

The area is somewhat walkable, though many homes are far from public transport and parks. Health services are more accessible than in other parts of the state.