2790, NSW

The area is far older than the national average, with 25.1% of people aged 65 and over, a figure that rose 6.3 points since 2011. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 7.7% of the population, which is well above the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia (81.5%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents (10.8%) than the national average. English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common alongside Australian heritage.

English is the main language for 86.6% of the community. Only 4.8% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

About 35.2% of people report no religion, a figure that rose 19 points since 2011. Over half of the population (52.2%) identifies as Christian.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 35.7% of residents having completed Year 12. Just 12.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure.

Weekly incomes are well below the national average, with the typical household earning $1,184. Only 13.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, though this rose 6.3 points since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than elsewhere, affecting 35.9% of people. This is consistent with the older population, as 7.7% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteer rates are a little above the state average at 14.3%, though this fell 2.9 points since 2011. Unpaid care is common, with 12.8% of people providing support to others.

Homes are smaller than average with 2.2 people per household, largely because 35.4% of people live alone. One-parent families are much more common here (18.7%) than in most other areas.

Detached houses are the norm for 87.4% of residents, far above the national figure. Renting is common for 26.1% of households, while 40.9% of homes are owned outright.

Car travel is dominant, with 61.5% of people driving to work. While there are many public transport stops, only 0.3% of people use these services to commute.

The population is relatively stable, with 31.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 7.3% of the community.

Fewer people are working or looking for work here (49.9%) compared to most areas. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

The area ranks low for overall advantage, scoring a 2 out of 10. This reflects the combined impact of lower education levels and lower typical incomes.

The area is somewhat walkable with a score of 5.1, but it is far below the state average for access to schools, health services, and groceries within a 15-minute walk.