2829, NSW

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 36.4% of the population, which is far above the 3.2% national figure. The area is also home to many children, with 22.0% under age 15, well above the national average of 18.2%.

People born overseas make up only 3.5% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents have Australian, English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry.

Only 2.5% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far below the national average of 22.3%. Consequently, very few people here—just 0.2%—speak little or no English.

Christianity is common here at 64.6%, while those reporting no religion make up 19.4%. This is far below the national figure of 38.9%, though the number of non-religious residents has risen since 2011.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 33.0% of residents completing Year 12 compared to the national figure of 58.8%. Only 10.0% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are well below the national average, with a typical household earning $1,279 a week. Only 9.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much lower than the national figure of 22.6%.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.9% of people. Additionally, 7.5% of residents need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national figure of 5.8%.

Volunteer rates are well above the national average at 17.1%. However, fewer people perform unpaid housework or care for children compared to most other areas.

One-parent families are very common here at 27.2%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. A high number of people also live alone, accounting for 31.5% of households.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 92.5% of homes being detached. Rents are much lower than the national average, with a typical weekly rent of just $190.

Cars are essential here, as 67.0% of people drive to work and 0.0% use public transport. There is very little access to transit, with only one public transport stop for the whole area.

While few people have moved into the area in the last five years, there has been a notable rise in recent arrivals from overseas, now making up 20.4% of the community.

Full-time employment is well above the national average at 63.9%, but the overall percentage of adults working or looking for work is far below the national figure. Many residents work in agriculture, health, or education.

The area is ranked as having very low overall advantage compared to other similar areas, scoring 1 out of 10 for access to money and resources.

Walkability is low, with only 55.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a '15-minute-city' layout. Most homes are far from public transport and health services compared to the state average.