2721, NSW

The area has a high proportion of children under 15, at 23.0%, which is well above the national figure. It also has a much higher Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population than most areas, at 5.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the state and national averages at only 5.7%.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.2% of people using another language at home—a figure far below the national average.

About 60.4% of the community identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 25.2%, which is far below the national figure.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 10.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and just 32.5% completing Year 12.

Income levels are very low, with no households earning $3,000 or more per week. The typical personal income of $510 is well below the national figure.

Health challenges are common here, as 39.1% of people have a long-term health condition, which is far above the national average.

Volunteerism is much higher than most areas at 29.4%. There is also a high rate of unpaid care, with 19.2% of people providing support to others.

Single-parent families are common, making up 22.2% of households, which is well above the national average. This is alongside a high proportion of people living alone at 32.9%.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 51.2% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Rents are very low, with a typical weekly cost of $140.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0% of people commuting by public transport and no public transport stops available.

The community is very stable, with only 16.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the main industry, employing 48.1% of the workforce. While 68.4% are employed full-time, the unemployment rate is 6.0%, which is a little above the national average.

The area's overall advantage score of 988 is slightly below the national average, though it ranks higher than about 60% of similar areas.

Walkability is very low, with a score of 2.4. Half of the homes are too far to walk to groceries, parks, or schools, and there are no health services within a 15-minute walk.