2865, NSW

The typical resident is 44, and the area has seen a rise in seniors, who now make up 23.5% of the population. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people represent 4.3% of the community, and children under 15 account for 19.1%.

Most people here were born in Australia, with only 4.4% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. The strongest ancestry groups are Australian and English.

English is the dominant language, used by 90.9% of the community. Very few people use another language at home (1.6%), and there are almost no residents who speak little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith, shared by 71.3% of residents. While the number of people with no religion has risen since 2011, it remains far below the state and national figures at 17.8%.

Formal qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 8.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree. However, more people have completed Year 12 since 2011, now reaching 32.5%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,434, which is well below the state figure. While incomes have risen since 2011, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week is lower than in most areas.

A higher than average 31.4% of residents have a long-term health condition, with arthritis and asthma being common. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is slightly lower than the national average.

Volunteerism is high here, with 20.3% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid care for children and housework is also more common than in most other areas.

Families with couples and children make up 56.4% of households. The area has a lower rate of one-parent families compared to the rest of the state.

Detached houses are the norm, and 43.6% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average. Renting is uncommon at 13.8%, and typical weekly rents are much lower than the state average.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 67.2% of workers driving to work and very few using public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and only 3.6% have none.

The community is very stable, as far fewer people have moved in the last five years compared to the rest of Australia. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas since 2011.

Full-time employment is much higher than in most areas at 64.4%. People primarily work in manufacturing and agriculture, forestry and fishing.

While residents have a fair amount of access to money and resources, the area ranks poorly for education and job skills, contributing to a lower overall advantage score than most similar areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.