2726, NSW

The area is older than the state and national averages, though 20% of the population are children under 15, which is much higher than most areas. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population rose to 2.4% since 2011.

English, Australian, and Irish heritage is dominant here. Only 6.3% of residents were born overseas, a figure that is far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 88.2% of the community. Very few people use another language at home (1.2%), and no residents reported speaking little or no English, which is well below the national figure.

Christianity is the main faith for 62.7% of residents. While the number of people with no religion rose up to 25.5% since 2011, this is still far below the Australian average.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 12.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion rose to 42.5% since 2011, but remains far below the state average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,303, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 7.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a much lower share than across the state.

Residents report fewer health issues than most, with only 2.7% needing help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions are also a little below the national average at 25.1%.

Unpaid care is common here, as 33.3% of people care for children and 15.7% provide other unpaid care, both well above the national average. Volunteers make up 21.6% of the community, though this fell 20 points since 2011.

Family life is varied, with 58.5% of households being couples with children, while 29.2% of people live alone. This rate of single living is well above the national figure.

Housing is almost exclusively detached houses, with 100% of homes being separate dwellings. A huge 51% of homes are owned outright, and typical weekly rent is very low at $185.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute and every single home owning at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 20.3% of residents moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the biggest employer, accounting for 40% of jobs. The unemployment rate is low at 3.1%, which is a little below the national average.

The area scores a 7 out of 10 for overall advantage, which is higher than about 70% of similar areas. This is supported by a relatively strong score for job skills and access to resources.

Walkability is very low, with a score of 1.2. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services, making a car essential for daily needs.