2775, NSW

The area is significantly older than the rest of the state, with 25% of people aged 65 and over and a typical age of 53. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 10.9% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, though the proportion of overseas-born people has risen to 17.5%. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language for 85.6% of the community. Only 4.5% of people use another language at home, which is far below the New South Wales average.

A large number of residents report having no religion, at 40.6%, which is well above the state average. This figure has risen by 16 points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than the national average, with only 15.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the proportion of people who completed Year 12 has risen since 2011.

Typical weekly household incomes are much lower than the national figure, sitting at $1,188. Only 10.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.7% of residents. Arthritis and mental health are the most frequently reported conditions.

Unpaid housework is very common, with 28.7% of people spending 15 or more hours a week on it. Conversely, the number of people caring for children is among the lowest for this level.

The community is marked by a high number of single-person households, with 38.7% of people living alone. This is far above the national figure and aligns with the small typical household size of 2.0 people.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 95.6% of dwellings. Home ownership is strong, with 42.8% of homes owned outright, far above the state average.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with no one commuting by public transport. While 22% of people work from home, the drive time to the city is a very long 115 minutes.

The population is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is lower than most areas. Recent arrivals from overseas are also few, at 4.1%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average, at 50.3%. The unemployment rate of 6.3% is a little above the national figure and has risen since 2011.

The area sits right in the middle of the pack for overall advantage, with a score of 5 out of 10 across access to resources and job skills.

The region is almost entirely car-dependent due to a total lack of walkable groceries and very low access to parks or schools. This is compounded by a steep terrain slope of 25.3%.