2730, NSW

The community is far older than the national average, with 26.5% of people aged 65 and over. There is a notable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander presence at 4.6%, which is a little above the New South Wales figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas birthplaces make up 13.1% of the population, which is far below the national figure.

English is the main language for 84.4% of people, though the proportion using another language at home has risen to 7.6% since 2011.

While 50.3% of residents identify as Christian, the number of people with no religion has risen significantly by 18 points since 2011 to reach 36.2%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 9.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree and 32.5% completing Year 12.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figure, with the usual household earning $1,049 a week and only 6.8% of households earning $3,000 or more.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in other areas, affecting 35.8% of residents, with arthritis being the most reported condition.

Volunteer rates are higher than the state average at 16.7%, although the number of people providing unpaid care or looking after children is much lower than most areas.

Homes tend to be smaller than usual with 2.2 people per dwelling, and there is a high rate of people living alone at 31.6%.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 96.8% of homes. Rent is very affordable, with a typical weekly cost of just $180.

The area relies heavily on cars, as 67% of workers drive to work and no one uses public transport to commute.

While few people have moved into the area recently, there has been a notable rise in new arrivals from overseas, now making up 16.0% of the population.

Working life is often centered on agriculture, forestry and fishing, which employs 26.0% of the workforce, though the overall rate of people working or looking for work is much lower than most areas.

The area ranks very low for overall advantage, scoring 1 out of 10 for education, job skills, and general access to resources.

The area is only somewhat walkable, with a score of 4.2, and residents are far less likely to live within a short walk of a park or public transport than those in other parts of the state.