2725, NSW

The area is far older than most, with 32.3% of people aged 65 and over. This is a significant increase from 2011, while the proportion of children under 15 has fallen to 13.3%, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia (86.7%), and the proportion of people born overseas is much lower than most other areas at 8.1%. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 94.8% of the community. The 1.7% of people using another language at home is far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 55.9%. However, the number of people reporting no religion has risen sharply by 22 points since 2011 to reach 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the national average, with only 11.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 36.6% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state figure.

Typical weekly household incomes are much lower than most areas at $986. Personal incomes are also low, with over half of the population earning under $650 a week.

Health challenges are common here, with 41.5% of people living with a long-term condition, far above the national average. This is reflected in the 8.9% of people who need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 17.4% of people providing it—a figure well above the national average. Volunteering is also more common than in the rest of the state.

Homes are typically small, with just 2.2 people per household. There is a higher than average number of people living alone (29.5%) and one-parent families (16.2%).

The area consists entirely of separate houses, and 56.8% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Consequently, rent is much lower than usual, with a typical weekly cost of $155.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute using public transport. While most homes have multiple vehicles, the walk to the nearest stop takes over an hour.

The population is very stable, with only 23.3% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas since 2011.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 30.1% of the workforce. While full-time employment is slightly above the national figure, the unemployment rate is also a little higher at 6.2%.

The area ranks low for overall advantage, scoring 2 out of 10 compared to all other areas. This is consistent with the low typical incomes and lower levels of formal qualifications.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.5, far below the state average. No one lives within a 15-minute walk of health services or groceries.