2839, NSW

The community is much younger than most areas, with 20.9% of people being children under 15. De facto relationships are very common here, at 20.3%, which is well above the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure at 4.9%. Australian and English are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 80.8% of the population. Only 4.6% of people use another language at home, which is far below the New South Wales average.

Christianity is the most common faith at 43.5%, though the number of people reporting no religion has risen 17 points since 2011 to reach 37.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 27.3% of residents completing Year 12. Just 9.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure.

Incomes are very low here; the typical household earns $1,017 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 11.1% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions and mental health issues than most areas. Only 3.9% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little below the state average.

Participation in unpaid work is low, with only 12.2% of people volunteering. Rates of unpaid childcare and housework are also well below the national figures.

Single-parent families are very common at 34.4%, far above the national average. A high number of people live alone, making up 37.2% of households.

Renting is very common at 55.0%, far above the state average. While most homes are separate houses, typical weekly rents are much lower than usual at $150.

Cars are the primary way to get to work, as no one uses public transport for commuting. About 22.8% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is far above the national figure.

The area has a high rate of recent overseas arrivals at 30.2%, far above the state average. However, overall movement is low, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to most areas.

Full-time employment is high at 69.3%, far above the national average. However, the unemployment rate is 6.3%, which is a little above the state and national figures.

The area ranks among the most disadvantaged in the country, scoring 1 out of 10 for overall advantage and access to money and resources.

The area is somewhat walkable, and residents have better access to health services within a 15-minute walk than the state average. However, it is far below the state average for access to parks, schools, and public transport.