2867, NSW

The area has a higher share of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (5.3%) than the state average. It is a place of extremes in age, with 24.7% of residents being children and 22% being seniors, a figure well above the national average.

People born overseas make up only 3.9% of the population, which is far below the national figure. The community is predominantly of Australian (49.8%) and English (41%) ancestry.

English is the primary language here, with only 0.5% of residents using another language at home. This is far below the state and national averages, and the number has fallen since 2011.

Most residents identify as Christian (60.5%), while 25.8% report no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 40.4% of residents completing Year 12. While 14.7% hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is far below the national average.

Incomes are generally low, with a typical weekly household income of $1,257, which is well below the national figure. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose to 12.6% since 2011.

About 29.4% of people live with a long-term health condition. Those needing help with daily activities (6.4%) are more common here than in most other areas.

This is a highly active community, with 28.4% of people volunteering—far above the national figure. There is also a higher rate of unpaid childcare and housework compared to the state average.

Homes are typically larger than average, with 2.6 people per dwelling. Couples with children make up 58.7% of households, and those living alone are less common than in most areas.

Home ownership is very high, with 49.5% of homes owned outright. Separate houses make up 96.4% of all dwellings, and typical weekly rents ($210) are far below the national average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of people commute via public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 41.7% owning two.

The population is very stable, with only 28.1% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas since 2016.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 39.5% of the workforce. Full-time employment (54%) is lower than the national average.

While the community has strong access to money and resources, its overall advantage score is lower than about 60% of similar areas.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a very low walkability score of 1.5. Most homes are far from groceries, health services, and public transport.