2713, NSW

The area is far older than the national figure, with 28.6% of people aged 65 and over. This senior population is much higher than most areas and has risen by 6.2 percentage points since 2011. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.4% of the community, which is higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people (7.4%) than the national figure of 27.7%. Ancestry is predominantly Australian and English, with very little change in these trends since 2011.

English is the primary language for 85% of residents. Only 3% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national averages.

Over half of the community identifies as Christian, while 30.3% report no religion. This figure for no religion is much lower than most areas, though it has risen by 13 percentage points since 2011.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 32.9% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%, and only 11.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical weekly household earning $1,085, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 8.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here, with 36.8% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national average, and 8.6% of residents need help with daily activities, which is much higher than most areas.

Volunteering is very high at 25.3%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. However, fewer people provide unpaid childcare or housework compared to most other areas.

Homes tend to be smaller, with a typical 2.2 people per household. This is partly because people living alone make up 33.6% of the population, which is well above the national average.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (92.4%), with 44.3% of homes owned outright—far above the national figure. Both rent and mortgage payments are much lower than in most other areas.

The community relies almost entirely on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Very few homes are without a motor vehicle, and only 14.2% of people work from home.

The population is relatively stable, with 31.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Interestingly, recent overseas arrivals are much higher here than in most similar areas.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are major industries, employing 29.1% of the workforce. While the unemployment rate is low at 3.1%, the percentage of adults working or looking for work is much lower than most areas.

The area ranks low for overall advantage, scoring 2 out of 10 compared to all other areas. It also scores low for education and job skills, which is consistent with the low rates of higher qualifications.

The area is only somewhat walkable, with a score of 4.3, well below the state average. Access to public transport is very limited, with only 38% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop.