2770, NSW

The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with children under 15 making up 24.1% of the population. An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of 8.2% is well above the state and national averages.

Cultural diversity is high here, with 35.1% of people born overseas, which is well above the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Filipino.

A strong variety of languages is spoken at home, with 36.7% of people using a language other than English, far above the national average. This is reflected in the 5.7% of residents who speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is common, as the 22.2% of people with no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common faith at 49.4%, followed by Islam at 12.3%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 13.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the proportion of people who completed Year 12 has risen by 9.5 percentage points since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,326, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 11.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure far below the state average.

The community has a higher need for support, as 7.7% of people require help with daily activities, which is a little above the national figure. Long-term health conditions are reported at a rate of 27.8%.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest at this level, with only 6.7% of people volunteering. This is well below the national figure of 14.1%.

Homes here tend to be larger, with 3.0 people per home, which is a little above the national figure. One-parent families are very common, making up 26.2% of households, far above the state average.

Rental properties are very common, with 49.3% of households renting, far above the national average. Most homes are separate houses, and 82.1% have three or more bedrooms.

Public transport access is strong, with 374 stops and a very short walk to the nearest one. Despite this, most people still commute by car, and 13.2% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The area is relatively stable, with 31.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 11.6% of the population.

The local job market faces challenges, with an unemployment rate of 9.5% that is well above the national figure. Only 46.3% of adults are working or looking for work, far below the state average.

This area is among the most disadvantaged at its level, scoring 1 for both overall advantage and access to money and resources.

The area is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of a park or school. Around 83% of homes are also within a short walk of groceries.