2824, NSW

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 17.6% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 3.2%. The area is noticeably older than most, with seniors aged 65 and over accounting for 24.8% of residents.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a very low proportion of overseas-born people at 5.9%, which is far below the New South Wales average.

English is the primary language for 86% of the community. Only 3.5% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

Christianity is the dominant faith, with 68% of residents identifying as such. Those with no religion make up 19.2% of the population, which is among the lowest figures for similar areas.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 38.8% of residents completing Year 12. Only 11.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,276, which is well below the national figure. Only 11.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, though this has risen since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.8% of people. Arthritis and asthma are the most frequently reported conditions.

Volunteering is relatively common at 18.9%, which is well above the national figure. However, the number of people doing unpaid housework and childcare has fallen since 2011.

A high number of people live alone here, accounting for 34% of households. One-parent families are also more common than in most other areas at 16.7%.

Separate houses make up 90.7% of all homes, and 42.1% are owned outright. Rents are much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly rent of $200.

Cars are the primary way to get to work for 68% of residents. Public transport use is very low, with only 0.4% of people commuting this way.

The area has seen a high number of recent arrivals from overseas at 32.8%, which is far above the national average. However, overall movement is low, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to most areas.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the largest industry, employing 32.1% of the workforce. Full-time employment is very high at 69.2%, though only 53.2% of adults are working or looking for work.

The area ranks low for overall advantage, scoring 3 out of 10. This is consistent with lower levels of education and job skills compared to most similar areas.

The area is considered somewhat walkable with a score of 5.1. While many homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, very few are near public transport.