2798, NSW

The community is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical age of 44 and 19% of people aged 65 or over. However, children under 15 make up 22.3% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The total population shrank by about 190 people since 2011.

People born overseas make up only 7.3% of the population, which is far below the national figure. Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas heritage most commonly cite English, Australian, or Irish ancestry.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of the community. Only 1.2% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

More than half of the population identify as Christian, while 32.7% report no religion. The number of people with no religion has risen significantly by 17 percentage points since 2011.

The area is well-qualified, with 26.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. High school completion has also risen, with 55% of residents completing Year 12 compared to 41.1% in 2011.

Incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, and the typical weekly household income of $2,074 is a little above the national figure. The number of households earning $3,000 or more per week rose by 12 percentage points since 2011.

Residents generally report better health than most areas, with only 3.5% needing help with daily activities. This is a little below the national average of 5.8%.

Community spirit is high, with 21.2% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. There is also a high rate of unpaid care, with 31.6% of people caring for children.

Families are larger here than in most areas, with a typical 2.7 people per home. One-parent families are much less common than in the rest of the country, making up only 8.5% of households.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 96.5% of dwellings. This is a high-ownership area where 45% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with only 0.7% of people commuting by public transport. Very few homes are without a vehicle, and 20.6% of the workforce now works from home.

The population is quite stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is well below the national figure. There were no recent arrivals from overseas in 2021.

The area has a very strong job market with an unemployment rate of only 1.8%, which is well below the national figure. Many residents work as professionals or managers, often in health or agriculture.

This is a highly advantaged area, ranking in the top 10% nationally for overall advantage. This status is supported by high levels of access to money, resources, and job skills.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.1, far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.