2810, NSW

This is a significantly older community, with 31.1% of people aged 65 and over, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population has also risen to 4.5% since 2011, while the share of children under 15 has fallen.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 85.7% of residents born here. This means the proportion of people born overseas is much lower than in most other areas, at just 5.5%.

English is the primary language for 91.3% of the community. Very few people use another language at home (1.6%), and it is extremely rare to find someone who speaks little or no English here.

Most residents identify as Christian (64.1%), though the number of people reporting no religion rose 14 points since 2011 to reach 27.2%. This is still well below the New South Wales average.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 34.4% of people completing Year 12. Only 11% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,048, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 8.3% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, though this has risen since 2011.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas; 37% of people have a long-term health condition and 7.7% need help with daily activities. Arthritis and asthma are the most frequent long-term conditions reported.

Local residents are very active in their community, with 23.9% volunteering—a figure far above the national average. There is also a higher than usual number of people who have served in the Defence Force.

Living arrangements are often solitary, with 34.5% of people living alone, which is well above the state average. Consequently, homes are smaller, with just 2.2 people per household on average.

Home ownership is very high, with 50.6% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Most people live in separate houses, and typical weekly rent is much lower than the national average at $200.

Cars are essential as 0.0% of people commute by public transport and only one stop serves the area. Most households have at least one vehicle, with 34.2% owning two.

The population is relatively stable, as the 26.3% of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals have increased to 8.7% since 2011.

About 30.2% of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. While full-time employment is steady, the overall number of adults working or looking for work is much lower than in most areas.

The area ranks lower than about 70% of other areas for overall advantage, with a score of 934. This reflects lower typical incomes and a smaller share of residents with high-level job skills.

While there are many parks and cultural spots within reach, only about half of the homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services. This makes the area less walkable than most of New South Wales.