2793, NSW

Seniors make up 31.7% of the population, a figure far above the national average. The community is also more diverse in its Indigenous identity, with 6.4% of people identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national figure.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 78.5% born here and only 8.6% born overseas, which is far below the state and national averages. Most residents claim English, Australian, or Irish ancestry.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of the community. Only 1.9% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average, and no one reported speaking little or no English.

Over half the population identifies as Christian. While 31.8% of residents report having no religion—a figure a little below the state average—this represents a significant 20 point increase since 2011.

Education levels are among the lowest in the region, with only 28.5% of residents completing Year 12. Only 11.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure.

Typical incomes are far below the national average, with the usual household earning $916 a week. Only 4.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is among the lowest standing for its level.

Health challenges are common here, as 37.3% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national average, and those needing help with daily activities are also more common than in most areas.

Unpaid care is a regular part of life, with 13.6% of people providing such support. A high proportion of residents also do more than 15 hours of unpaid housework weekly, and there is a higher-than-average number of Defence Force veterans.

Living arrangements are often small, with 30.7% of people living alone. This helps explain why there are only 2.2 people per home, which is a little below the national average.

Housing is almost exclusively detached houses, with 98.1% of homes being separate dwellings. Most residents own their homes outright (60.2%), which is far above the national figure, and rental properties are very rare.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport. While 22.5% of the workforce works from home, almost every household owns at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 24.6% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national average, and there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the primary industry for 29.9% of workers. However, the number of adults working or looking for work is far below the national average at 41.3%.

The area ranks low for overall advantage, sitting in the bottom 20% of all areas. This is linked to lower levels of education and job skills compared to the rest of the state.

The community is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.