2806, NSW

The population has aged, with 28.4% now aged 65 or over, a figure far above the national average. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 8.9% of the community, which is much higher than most areas and has risen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia (78.9%), and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people (6.4%) compared to the rest of the state.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 2.1% of people using another language at home, far below the national figure.

Christianity is the main religion at 63.6%, though the number of people reporting no religion has risen by 15 points since 2011 to 22.2%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 30.4% of people completing Year 12 and just 8.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,245, which is well below the national figure. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen by 11 points since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are common here, affecting 33.6% of people, which is well above the national average. About 6.8% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is more common here than in the rest of the state at 18.2%, although this is down 14 points since 2011. Unpaid care for children is much lower than in most other areas.

Families with children make up 44.1% of homes, though there are also many people living alone (28.3%) and a higher rate of one-parent families than usual.

Housing is almost exclusively separate houses (99.0%), and nearly half of all homes (47.9%) are owned outright, far above the national average. Typical weekly rent is much lower than the national figure at $210.

Cars are essential here; every single home has at least one motor vehicle, and no one commutes by public transport. Residents face a long walk to the nearest stop, averaging 37 minutes.

The area is generally stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years than the state average. Interestingly, recent arrivals from overseas have risen sharply to 27.3%.

Full-time employment is much higher than most areas at 66.8%, and the unemployment rate is very low at 2.1%. Many people work in agriculture, forestry and fishing.

The area ranks lower than most for overall advantage and job skills, though it sits around the middle for general access to money and resources.

While there are many amenities per person, the area is generally less walkable than the state average. Many homes are far from health services and public transport.