2805, NSW

The community is far older than the state average, with a typical resident aged 47 and nearly a quarter of the population aged 65 or over. While the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is higher than in most areas at 4.2%, the number of children under 15 has fallen to 16.9% since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.6% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 3.2% of people using another language at home. This is far below the state and national averages, and no one in the area reports speaking little or no English.

Nearly 60% of residents identify as Christian, while 28.9% report no religion. This figure for those with no religion is well below the national average, though it has risen by 13 points since 2011.

Educational attainment is far below the national average, with only 8.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 30% of residents have completed Year 12, which is among the lowest levels seen in similar areas.

Incomes are much lower than the state average, with the typical household earning $992 a week. Only 11% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, although this has risen since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.1% of people. Arthritis is the most frequent condition at 16.2%, and mental health conditions are slightly more common than the national figure.

Volunteering is more common here than in the rest of the state, with 19.2% of people helping out. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

About 31% of people live alone, which is well above the national average. Most families are couples, with 54.3% having children and 33.2% without.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, making up 97.6% of all homes. Nearly half of all homes are owned outright, and typical weekly rents of $208 are far below the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport. Around 18.1% of the workforce now works from home, an increase of 12 points since 2011.

The community is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state average. There has been a small increase in recent arrivals from overseas since 2016.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the main industry, employing 42.9% of the workforce. While unemployment is much lower than the national average at 2.2%, fewer adults are working or looking for work than in most areas.

The area ranks lower than most similar regions for overall advantage and job skills. However, it sits in the middle of the pack for access to money and resources.

Walking to services is nearly impossible, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services. The walkability score is very low at 1.7, confirming a high reliance on cars.