2850, NSW

The area has a strong Indigenous presence, with 6.7% of people identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, a figure that rose since 2011 and is well above the state average. The typical resident is 40 years old.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the population is far less diverse than the state or national average. Australian and English are the most common ancestries, each accounting for over 43% of the community.

English is the primary language for nearly 90% of the population. The use of other languages at home is far below the national figure, and very few people speak little or no English.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian. A significant shift has occurred over the last decade, with the number of people reporting no religion rising by 19 points since 2011 to reach 35.5%.

Schooling levels are far below the national average, with only 41.9% of people completing Year 12. However, this has improved since 2011, and 14.8% of adults now hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly family incomes have risen by $827 since 2011 to reach $2,093. Higher earners are more common here than in most similar areas, with 20.4% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

About 29.8% of people live with a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure. Arthritis and mental health are the most frequently reported conditions.

More people here provide unpaid childcare than in the rest of the country. While volunteer rates fell since 2011, 15.7% of the community still spends time volunteering.

Families with children are common, making up 55.8% of households. About 26.4% of people live alone, which is a little above the state average.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up nearly 90% of all homes. Many residents own their homes outright, and 80.1% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with 65.1% of workers driving to work and only 0.3% using public transport. Very few people work from home compared to the state average.

The population is quite mobile, with 41.7% of people having moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 10.8% of the population.

Full-time employment is more common here than in most areas. The workforce is led by the mining industry, which accounts for 16.2% of jobs, followed by healthcare and social assistance.

The area's overall advantage score is 965, which is slightly below the national average. It ranks better than most similar areas for access to money and resources, but lower for education and job skills.

This is a very safe area, with only 5 recorded offences per 100,000 people, which is much lower than most other areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.8. Access to basics is limited, as only 26.5% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.