2843, NSW

The area is far older than the state and national average, with 27% of residents aged 65 and over. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 7.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure and has risen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, making up 42.5% and 39.9% respectively.

English is the primary language here, with only 1% of people using another language at home—a figure far below the national average. Consequently, no residents reported speaking little or no English.

Christianity is the dominant faith at 62.3%. Those reporting no religion make up 19.5% of the population, which is far below the national figure, though this has risen since 2011.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 10.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 32.7% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average of 58.9%.

Weekly incomes are well below the national figure, with the typical family earning $1,480. Only 9.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much lower than in most other areas.

The community faces more health challenges than typical areas, as 6.8% need help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions are reported by 30.8% of residents, which is well above the national average.

Volunteer rates are well above the national figure at 19.8%, and there is a higher proportion of former Defence Force members than in most areas. However, the number of people caring for children unpaid has fallen since 2011.

Living arrangements lean toward smaller households, with 31.1% of people living alone, which is well above the state average. Couples with children are the most common family type at 52.4%.

Housing is dominated by detached houses, and nearly half of all homes are owned outright—a rate far above the national average. Typical weekly rents are much lower than the state average at just $170.

Most people rely on cars, as public transport use is very low and the walk to the nearest stop is among the highest in the country. Around 21.6% of the workforce works from home.

The population is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state or national averages. Recent overseas arrivals account for 5.6% of the population.

About 49.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. The local economy is heavily tied to agriculture, forestry, and fishing, where 31.6% of workers are employed.

The area ranks in the bottom 30% of all regions for overall advantage. This is consistent with the local data on lower typical incomes and lower levels of higher education.

The area is somewhat walkable with a good range of health services within a 15-minute walk. However, access to public transport is very poor, with fewer than half of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop.