2846, NSW

The area is far older than the national figure, with 34.4% of people aged 65 and over. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.7% of the community, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 15.8% were born overseas, a figure that has risen since 2011. English ancestry is common here, shared by nearly 40% of the population.

English is the dominant language, with only 3.6% of people using another language at home. This is far below the state and national figures, and the number of people who speak little or no English is 0.0%.

About 38.3% of residents have no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. This represents a significant rise from 2011, when only 15.6% reported no religious affiliation.

Year 12 completion is among the lowest for similar areas at 30.7%, which is far below the national figure. However, the share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher rose to 15.9% since 2011.

Incomes are among the lowest for similar areas, with a typical weekly household earning $787, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 2.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.6% of residents. Arthritis is the most reported condition, affecting 20.2% of the population.

Volunteerism is higher than most areas, with 22.1% of people helping out. Unpaid care is also common, with 14.2% of people providing unpaid care and 29.2% doing significant housework.

Living arrangements are distinctive, with 41.7% of people living alone, far above the national figure. This helps explain why the typical home is small, with only 2.0 people per dwelling.

Homes are almost exclusively separate houses, and 63.0% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is rare, with only 9.3% of households renting.

The area is highly car-dependent, as 57% of workers drive and 0% use public transport to get to work. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 42.5% having two cars.

The community is relatively stable, as only 30.8% of people moved in the last five years, well below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer people are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 46.9%. However, for those who are employed, the unemployment rate of 2.8% is much lower than the national figure.

This area ranks lower than about 70% of similar areas for overall advantage. Its overall advantage score is 931, which is below the national average of 1,000.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.0. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, groceries, or schools.