2840, NSW

The area has a much higher proportion of children under 15 than most places, at 21.9%. While the population is generally younger than the national figure, the number of seniors has risen to 15.2% since 2011.

Very few people here were born overseas, at just 4.7%, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%. Most residents identify as Australian or English.

English is the dominant language, with only 3.9% of people using another language at home. This is far below the state and national figures, and very few residents speak little or no English.

Christianity is the most common religion at 57.8%. Those reporting no religion make up 21.2% of the community, which is far below the national figure, though this has risen since 2011.

Schooling levels are much lower than most areas, with only 35.7% of residents completing Year 12. However, the area has many schools for its size, with 15.27 schools per 1,000 children.

Typical weekly personal income is $859, which is about the same as the national figure. While typical family and household incomes are a little below the state average, they have both risen since 2011.

Residents here have a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (23.2%) and mental health conditions (5.9%) compared to the national average.

Unpaid care and housework are much less common here than in most areas. Interestingly, the volunteer rate is 15.5%, which is a little above the national figure, despite falling since 2011.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas at 19.1%. At the same time, 31.5% of people live alone, which is well above the state average.

Separate houses make up 92.6% of homes, and rent is very affordable at a typical $180 per week. This is far below the national figure of $375.

Public transport is almost non-existent for commuters, and 10.7% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national figure.

The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is much lower than in most areas. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 16.8% of the population.

Full-time employment is very high at 72.3%, far above the national average. Many people work in agriculture, public administration, or education.

The area ranks low for overall advantage and access to money and resources, though its residents score slightly better for education and job skills than those in 60% of similar areas.

While the area is considered somewhat walkable, it is far below the state average for access to parks, schools, and groceries within a 15-minute walk.