2833, NSW

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 35.3% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 3.2%. The community is relatively balanced in age, with the typical resident being 39, though the proportion of people aged 65 and over rose 5.3 points since 2011.

The area is very homogeneous, with only 5.5% of people born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the primary language here, and the 3.8% who use another language at home is far below the national figure of 22.3%. Very few people report speaking little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith at 43.2%. Those reporting no religion make up 30.9% of the population, a figure that has risen 11 points since 2011, though it remains well below the national average.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 26.7% of residents completing Year 12. Just 7.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Incomes are among the lowest for this level, with a typical weekly household income of $1,042, far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 9.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

About 24.9% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little below the national figure of 27.7%. Mental health conditions are reported by 3.8% of residents, among the lowest rates seen in similar areas.

Participation in unpaid work has dropped sharply, with the number of people providing unpaid care falling 6.5 points since 2011 to 5.5%. Volunteering also fell 13 points over the same period to 11.9%.

One-parent families make up 28.7% of the community, far above the national average of 14.1%. While 29.7% of people live alone, households tend to be larger than usual, with 2.5 people per home.

Rental rates are much higher than most areas at 43.8%, but costs are far below the national average, with a typical weekly rent of $180. Most people live in separate houses, which make up 92.7% of dwellings.

Car use is essential, as 18.6% of homes have no motor vehicle—far above the national figure of 7.4%. There are no public transport stops or routes within the area.

The population is very stable, as only 20.3% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%. However, 51.4% of recent arrivals came from overseas.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the dominant industry, employing 40.4% of the workforce. While full-time employment is high at 70.2%, only 40.8% of adults are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate is a little above the national figure.

This area is among the most disadvantaged in the country, scoring 1 out of 10 for overall advantage, access to resources, and job skills.

The area is somewhat walkable for basic needs, with 74.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. However, it is completely disconnected from public transport, with no homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop.