2848, NSW

Seniors aged 65 and over make up 31.8% of the population, which is far above the national figure. The community has a strong Indigenous presence, with 9.2% of residents identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, a figure that has risen since 2011.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 9.4% of people born overseas, which is far below the state and national averages. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the dominant language, and only 3.4% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average. Very few people speak little or no English.

Over half the population identifies as Christian, while 31.5% report no religion. This last figure has risen by 17 points since 2011, though it remains well below the national average.

Educational attainment is among the lowest in the region, with only 6.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 26.2% of residents finished Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Incomes are very low, with the typical household earning just $703 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 3.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, with 44.8% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure, and 12.1% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid housework is more common here than in most areas, while child care is less frequent. About 15.8% of people volunteer, which is a little above the national average.

This is an area of small households, with a typical size of 1.9 people. Nearly half of all residents live alone, and one-parent families are far more common than in most other areas.

Most people live in separate houses, and 48.6% own their home outright, which is far above the national average. Rents are very low, typically $220 a week.

The car is the primary way to get around, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. A walk to the nearest transport stop can take up to 48 minutes.

The population is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Working or looking for work is far less common here than nationally, with only 33.7% of adults in the workforce. The unemployment rate is 11.1%, which is well above the national figure.

This area is among the most disadvantaged in the region, scoring a 1 out of 10 for overall advantage, education, and access to resources.

The area is somewhat walkable, and residents have far more health services within a 15-minute walk than the state average. However, far fewer homes are within a short walk of public transport.