2795, NSW

The area has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most other regions. While the typical resident is 39, the number of people aged 65 and over has risen by 4.7 percentage points since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure. English and Irish ancestries are the most common following Australian heritage.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 5.3% of people using another language at home. This is far below the state and national figures, though the number of people using other languages has risen since 2011.

Over half of the community identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 32.6% of the population, a figure that has risen by 16 percentage points since 2011.

A higher than usual 19% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and the number of people completing Year 12 has risen since 2011. However, the proportion of graduates remains well below the state average.

Typical weekly personal income is $800, which is about the same as the national figure. Weekly family income is $2,032, and the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen by 11 percentage points since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, and 10.8% of residents have a mental health condition. Around 6.4% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care for children is more common here than in most areas, though the number of people volunteering has fallen since 2011. About 12.5% of the community provides some form of unpaid care.

Single-parent families are much more common here than in most other areas. Homes typically house 2.5 people, which is about the same as the national average.

Detached houses dominate the landscape, with 81.1% of homes having three or more bedrooms. While typical weekly rent is $320, the proportion of homes owned outright is higher than the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as only 0.3% of people commute by public transport. It is a remote setting for some, with drive times to the city among the highest at this level.

The community is quite mobile, with 40.8% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas have also increased since 2011.

Full-time employment is slightly higher than the national average at 61%. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and education.

The area sits around the middle of other similar regions for overall advantage, with a score of 969, which is slightly below the national average.

Walkability is lower than the state average, as many homes are far from health services and groceries. However, the number of walkable amenities per 1,000 residents is well above the state figure.