2803, NSW

The area is far older than the national figure, with 35% of people aged 65 and over. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.9% of the population, which is a little above the state average and has risen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 10.1% of the community, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

Very few people use a language other than English at home, at just 1.0%, which is among the lowest figures for similar areas. This is far below the national average.

Christianity is the most common religion, though the number of people reporting no religion has risen 18 points since 2011 to 23.1%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 9.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 34.7% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the state and national figures.

Typical weekly household incomes are much lower than most areas at $1,187, though this has risen $461 since 2011. High earners are rare, with only 2.9% of people earning $2,000 or more a week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 36% of the population. This is reflected in the 7% of residents who need help with daily activities, a figure a little above the national average.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 17% of people providing unpaid care, which is well above the national figure. There are also more former Defence Force members here than in most similar areas.

Families are smaller than usual, and the number of one-parent families is much lower than most areas. About 25.4% of people live alone.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 57.6% owned outright, which is far above the national average. Renting is very uncommon, accounting for only 5.1% of households.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of residents commute by public transport. This is consistent with the fact that every single home has at least one motor vehicle.

The community is very stable, with only 24.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 44.6% of the workforce. Full-time employment is much higher here than in most areas at 64.6%.

Residents have relatively good access to money and resources compared to similar areas, though overall advantage and job skills sit around the middle of the national range.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.1. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk for any resident.