2868, NSW

The population is noticeably older than the national average, with 24.2% of people aged 65 and over. While the number of children under 15 is higher than most areas at 19.5%, this figure has fallen since 2011.

This community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 86.5% born here. Consequently, the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure at just 6.4%.

English is the primary language for 92.4% of the population. Only 2.1% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national average.

Christianity remains the most common faith at 63.6%. However, the number of people reporting no religion has risen sharply since 2011 to reach 27.8%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 31.7% of residents completing Year 12. Only 9.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, though this has risen since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,190, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 5.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, among the lowest for similar areas.

Health challenges are more common here, with 34.5% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is reflected in the 10.2% of residents who need help with daily activities, a rate well above the state average.

Local residents are far more likely to volunteer than the national average, with 24.5% doing so. Additionally, 27.5% of people provide unpaid care for children, which is higher than most areas.

Family life is common, with 53.9% of households consisting of couples with children. About 24.9% of people live alone, which is about the same as the national figure.

Homes are predominantly large, detached houses, with 81.8% having three or more bedrooms. A high 47.8% of these homes are owned outright, and typical weekly rent is much lower than the national average at $195.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute via public transport. Almost every home has a vehicle, and 18.8% of the workforce works from home.

Movement into the area is steady, with 32.1% of people having moved in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas since 2016.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 38.8% of the workforce. While the unemployment rate is very low at 2.1%, only 51.8% of adults are working or looking for work.

The area ranks in the lower 30% of all areas for overall advantage, with a score of 929. This reflects challenges in education and job skills compared to other regions.

The environment is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.4, far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services or public transport.