2866, NSW

The community is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 42 and 21.5% of people aged 65 or over. There is a strong Indigenous presence, as 7.1% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, a figure that has risen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 4.5% were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures. Those with overseas heritage primarily identify as English, Irish, or Scottish.

English is the dominant language, with only 1.5% of people using another language at home. Consequently, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is well below the national figure.

Christianity is the primary faith for 62.9% of the population. While 26.9% of residents report no religion—a figure that has risen 14 points since 2011—this is still far below the national average.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 41.7% of residents completing Year 12. However, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher has risen to 15.2% since 2011.

Weekly typical family income is $1,882, which is a little below the national figure. While typical incomes are slightly lower than average, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen nearly 10 points since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are a little more common here than in the rest of the country, affecting 29.4% of people. About 5.4% of residents need help with daily activities, which is about the same as the national figure.

Volunteerism is much higher than average, with 21.1% of people volunteering despite a decline since 2011. Unpaid domestic work is also more common, with a higher-than-usual share of residents doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly.

Homes here are larger than most, with a typical 2.5 people per household. About 59.7% of families consist of couples with children, while 28.4% of people live alone.

Separate houses make up 84.6% of dwellings, far above the state average. Home ownership is strong, with 41.5% of homes owned outright, and typical weekly rents of $270 are well below the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as only 0.3% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and 39.2% have two.

The population is relatively stable, with 33.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas are also uncommon at 5.0%.

Employment is a strong point for the area, with 62.4% of the workforce in full-time roles. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or in health and social assistance.

The area is rated as more advantaged than about 70% of similar areas in terms of access to money and resources, though its overall advantage score sits around the middle of the national distribution.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.6. Many residents live far from basic services, with only 39% within a 15-minute walk of groceries.