2831, NSW

This area has a much higher proportion of children under 15 (22.5%) than the national figure. It is also more likely for residents to be in a de facto relationship, which rose to 14.7% since 2011.

The community is very traditional in its origins, with only 4.6% 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 here, with only 1.2% of people using another language at home, which is far lower than the 22.3% seen across Australia.

Christianity is the most common faith at 58.3%. The number of people reporting no religion rose 16 points since 2011 to reach 27.7%, though this is still well below the national figure.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 10.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree and just 34.2% having completed Year 12. Local schools are very small, typically averaging just 17 students.

Typical weekly family income is $1,724, which is well below the New South Wales figure of $2,185. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose 11 points since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are a little more common here than the national average, affecting 30.2% of residents. Asthma and arthritis are the most reported conditions.

Unpaid care is common, with 29.5% of people caring for children, which is well above the national average. Volunteering has fallen 11 points since 2011 to 16.4%.

Homes are generally larger than average, with 2.7 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 58.3% of families.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (97.3%) and large homes with three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, with 44% of dwellings owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with only 1.2% of homes having no motor vehicle. Very few people use public transport to commute, at just 0.5%.

The population is relatively stable, with only 24.3% of people moving in the last five years. Interestingly, recent arrivals from overseas rose to 10.7% since 2011.

Employment is strong, with a full-time work rate of 67% and a very low unemployment rate of 2.6%. Over a third of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area scores above the middle for overall advantage and access to money and resources. It is ranked higher than about 80% of similar areas for its access to resources.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.0. Most homes are far from essential services, with 0% of residents within a 15-minute walk of health services.