2821, NSW

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 21% of the population, far above the national 3.2%. The area is younger than most, with children under 15 making up 22.3% of residents, while seniors aged 65 and over have risen to 20.8% since 2011.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian born, with only 3.8% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the dominant language, with only 1.6% of people using another tongue at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%. Almost no one in the area speaks little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith at 61.5%. Those reporting no religion make up 23.1% of the population, though this has risen by 13 points since 2011.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 11.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree and 34.9% completing Year 12, both far below the national figures.

Typical weekly household income is $1,318, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. While incomes have risen since 2011, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week remains low at 13%.

Long-term health conditions affect 29.9% of residents, which is a little above the national average. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is slightly lower than most areas at 4.4%.

Volunteering is high here, with 19.6% of people pitching in, well above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children is common at 25.7%.

Families here tend to be larger than usual, with 2.5 people per home. One-parent families are much more common than in most areas, accounting for 18.6% of households.

Detached houses are the norm at 92.8%, and 83% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Rent is well below the national figure at a typical $250 per week, and 40.4% of homes are owned outright.

Cars are essential, as only 0.3% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and only 11.1% of workers do their job from home.

The population is relatively stable, with 28.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is much higher than most areas at 64.2%. Local industry is led by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, followed by health care and education.

Overall advantage is low, with the area scoring in the bottom 30% for access to resources and job skills compared to similar regions.

Walkability is limited, with a score of 4.5. Most residents are far below the state average for 15-minute walks to groceries, parks, and schools, though access to health services is better than in other parts of NSW.