2818, NSW

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population has risen to 15.7%, which is far above the national figure. This is a young community, with children under 15 making up 21.6% of residents, and there is a higher rate of de facto relationships than in most areas.

People born overseas make up only 4.4% of the population, which is far below the New South Wales average. The vast majority of residents were born in Australia, with the most common ancestries being Australian and English.

English is the only language spoken at home by 91.4% of residents. The proportion of people using another language or speaking little English is far below the national average, with both figures sitting at 0.0%.

Christianity is the most common faith at 62.8%. The number of people reporting no religion has risen by 10 points since 2016 to 27.9%, though this remains well below the state average.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 11.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree and 39.8% completing Year 12. Most qualified adults hold a Certificate III or IV.

Typical weekly personal income is $816, which is about the same as the national figure. While household incomes are a little below the state average, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen since 2016.

Long-term health conditions are slightly more common here than across Australia, affecting 29.9% of people. Arthritis and asthma are the most reported conditions.

Residents provide a high level of unpaid care, with 29.5% caring for children and 24.2% doing significant housework. Volunteering is also well above the national average, though it has fallen since 2016.

Families here tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. One-parent families make up 17.4% of the community, which is much higher than in most other areas.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 89% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common than in the rest of the state, and typical weekly rents are well below the national figure.

Cars are essential here, as 0.0% of homes are without a motor vehicle. Very few people use public transport to commute, and it takes a typical resident 40 minutes to walk to the nearest stop.

The community is very stable, with only 27.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Employment rates are strong, with 65.9% of adults working or looking for work. Full-time employment is well above the national average, with many residents working in agriculture, health, and education.

Residents generally have better access to money and resources than people in 70% of similar areas. However, the community ranks lower for education and job skills.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk for any residents.