2807, NSW

The community is much older than most areas, with 25.1% of people aged 65 and over. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 7.1% of the population, which is well above the New South Wales figure of 3.4%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people compared to the state. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, making up 42.4% and 40.2% respectively.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of the community. Only 3.1% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national average of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common faith at 61.3%. People with no religion make up 24.4% of the population, a figure that is far below the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with only 4.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree. Only 27.4% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are very low here; the typical household earns $806 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 7.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common, as 42.4% of people live with a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure, and the area has a very high rate of mental health conditions at 17.8%.

Unpaid care is common, with 16% of people providing support, which is well above the state average. There is also a higher-than-usual proportion of people who served in the Defence Force.

Homes are typically small, with just 2.1 people per dwelling. A high number of residents live alone (34.2%) or in one-parent families, both of which are well above the national figures.

Home ownership is very high, with 50.8% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most people live in separate houses, and the typical weekly rent of $220 is far below the state average.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as no one commutes via public transport. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and 40% have two.

The community is relatively stable, with 28.2% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the dominant industry, employing 37.9% of the workforce. However, the unemployment rate is 8.1%, which is well above the national average.

This area ranks among the most disadvantaged in the state across all measures, including access to money, job skills, and overall advantage.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.8. There are no schools, grocery stores, or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.