2739, NSW

Indigenous residents make up 7.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. The area is younger than most, with 20.4% of people under 15 and a higher rate of de facto relationships than the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the proportion of overseas-born people is far below the national figure. English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common following Australian.

While 7.6% of people use a language other than English at home, this is far below the New South Wales average. Only a very small number of residents speak little or no English.

A little over 40% of people report no religion, which is well above the state average. This is a significant increase from 2011, when the figure was 25.4%.

Education levels are far below the national average, with only 13.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion has risen to 40.1% since 2011, though this remains far below the state figure.

Typical weekly household incomes are a little below the national figure at $1,438. However, typical personal weekly income is $800, which is about the same as the state and national averages.

About 28.9% of people have a long-term health condition, a little above the national figure. Asthma and mental health are the most frequently reported conditions.

Unpaid care is common here, with 14.1% of people providing such support, which is a little above the national average. Volunteering has fallen since 2011 to 14.4%.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.6 people per dwelling. One-parent families are much more common here than in most similar areas, making up 15.5% of households.

Detached houses dominate the landscape at 87.6%, far above the national figure. Rents are much lower than the state average, with a typical weekly cost of $203.

Cars are essential, as 70.2% of people drive to work and only 1.2% use public transport. Working from home is much less common here than in most other areas.

The area has seen a sharp rise in recent overseas arrivals, with 22.5% arriving in the last five years. This is well above the national figure, despite a lower general rate of moving recently.

Full-time employment is well above the national average at 63.8%. The most common industries for local workers are retail, health care, and education.

The area ranks in the middle for access to money and job skills compared to similar places. However, its overall advantage score is smaller than about 60% of other areas.

The area is somewhat walkable, with many homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. However, access to schools and public transport by foot is far below the state average.