2791, NSW

The population has shrank by 54% since 2011 to just 322 people. It is a far older community than most, with the typical age being 53 and seniors making up 29.8% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%.

Australia is the birthplace for 79.8% of residents, and those born overseas make up only 8.4%, which is far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.6% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

More than half of the population identifies as Christian, while 31.7% report no religion. The number of people with no religion has risen 20 points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with 38.7% of residents having completed Year 12 compared to 58.9% in New South Wales. About 13.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical household income is $1,359 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, a higher than usual 15.4% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.9% of residents. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 16.1%.

Volunteering is more common here than in the rest of the state, with 21.0% of people pitching in. There is also a higher than average number of former Defence Force members.

Living alone is very common, with 38.2% of people in single-person households, far above the national figure of 25.6%. This helps explain why there are only 2.2 people per home on average.

Housing is dominated by large, detached houses, with 84.7% having three or more bedrooms. A far higher than average 52.7% of these homes are owned outright.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as 0% of people use public transport to commute. While some work from home (25.3%), most drive, and the walk to the nearest transport stop can take 60 minutes.

The community is very stable, with only 26.0% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is slightly higher than the national average at 61.3%, though the unemployment rate of 6.5% is also a little above the national figure. Many residents work in agriculture, health, or public administration.

Residents generally have good access to money and resources, with an overall advantage score that is higher than about 62% of similar areas.

Daily needs are not walkable, as no one lives within 15 minutes of groceries or health services. The terrain is steeper than the state average, and the area is considered mostly car-dependent.