2808, NSW

The area is far older than the rest of Australia, with 33.8% of people aged 65 and over. It also has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most areas, and a high number of residents in de facto relationships.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.8% were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures. Those with European roots are most common, primarily citing Australian, English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the dominant language here, as only 2.8% of people use another language at home. This is far below the national average, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith, though 30.6% of people report having no religion. This figure is slightly lower than the state average but has risen by 14 points since 2011.

Education levels are generally lower than in other areas, with only 33.2% of people completing Year 12. However, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher has risen to 15.4% since 2011.

Typical weekly incomes are among the lowest in the country, with the typical household earning $1,034. This is far below the national figure of $1,746, and only 5.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than elsewhere, affecting 37.0% of residents. Mental health conditions are also well above the national average, with 13.0% of the population affected.

Volunteering is higher than most areas at 22.3%. Residents also spend more time on unpaid housework than the national average, though far fewer people are caring for children unpaid.

Homes are smaller than usual, with just 2.0 people per household. This is consistent with a high number of people living alone, who make up 36.3% of the community.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 56.0% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Rent and mortgage payments are also much lower than typical state and national levels.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one commuting by public transport and zero public transport stops. Most households own at least one vehicle, and 18.1% of workers operate from home.

The community is relatively stable, as fewer people have moved in the last five years compared to most other areas. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average, and the unemployment rate of 7.9% is a little above the national figure. Common industries include agriculture, construction, and healthcare.

The area ranks low for overall advantage and access to money and resources. However, it scores higher than 70% of similar areas for education and job skills.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.9. Most homes are far from public transport, schools, and health services, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.