2838, NSW

The population is far more likely to be Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander than in the rest of Australia, though this fell 13 points since 2016. Children under 15 make up 22% of the community, which is well above the national figure.

This is a community with very little overseas influence, as no one was born overseas and 0% of residents use a language other than English at home.

English is the only language used at home, a figure far below the New South Wales and national averages.

About 37.2% of residents have no religion, which is a little below the national figure but well above the state average.

Qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 9.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and just 24.4% completing Year 12.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of $780, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

People with long-term health conditions are a little less common here than across Australia, and only 4.9% of residents report a mental health condition.

While 27.4% of people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework, very few volunteer, with only 6.1% doing so.

One-parent families are far more common here than elsewhere, making up 25.8% of households. Additionally, 35% of people live alone, which is well above the national average.

Detached houses are the norm here, and while typical weekly rent is very low at $170, 45% of households rent their home, which is far above the national figure.

Car dependence is high, as 20.3% of homes have no motor vehicle—much higher than most areas—and there are no public transport stops available.

The community is very stable, with only 9.6% of people moving in the last five years, a figure far below the national average.

The workforce is small, with only 40.2% of adults working or looking for work, though those who are employed are more likely to be full-time than the national average.

This area is among the most disadvantaged at its level, scoring the lowest possible rank for access to resources and job skills.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score, though many homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services and schools.