2823, NSW

The area has a far higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than the state or national figures. While the typical resident is 43, there are more seniors and children under 15 here than in most similar areas.

Born in Australia for the most part, only 4% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national average. English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common after Australian.

English is the dominant language, with only 2.5% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure, and very few residents speak little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith at 64.4%. While the number of people reporting no religion has risen since 2011, this figure remains far below the national average.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 11.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the percentage of people who completed Year 12 rose 7.1 points since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,306, 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 is lower than in most areas.

More people here need help with daily activities than in most areas, and long-term health conditions are more common than the state average. Arthritis and asthma are the most reported conditions.

Volunteerism is much higher here than across Australia, though the rate has fallen since 2011. More people provide unpaid care than in most similar areas.

Many residents live alone—much higher than the state average—and there is a notably high percentage of one-parent families. Typical homes are small, with 2.3 people per household.

Detached houses are the norm here and are far more common than the state average. Home ownership is strong, with 44.8% of homes owned outright, and typical rents are much lower than the national figure.

The community is almost entirely dependent on cars, with no one commuting by public transport. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and the walk to the nearest stop can take 88 minutes.

The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the rest of the country. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas since 2011.

Full-time employment is far higher here than the national average, though the overall rate of people working or looking for work is slightly lower. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is ranked lower than most similar regions for overall advantage and access to money and resources. However, it sits around the middle for education and job skills.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score. While many residents live within a 15-minute walk of a park or school, they are far less likely to be near public transport than those in the rest of the state.