2869, NSW

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 22.9% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 3.2%. The area is also much older than most, with 24.9% of residents aged 65 and over.

The community is predominantly Australian or English in ancestry. Only 5.2% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the primary language used at home for 82.3% of residents. Only 2.4% use another language, a figure far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

Christianity is the main religion for 60.1% of the population. Those with no religion make up 21.8%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 30.1% of people completing Year 12. Just 9.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national average of 26.3%.

Household incomes are well below state and national levels, with the typical family earning $1,367 a week. Only 8.9% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much lower than most areas.

Health challenges are more common here, as 34.4% of people have a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%, and 7.6% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is more common here than in the rest of the state, at 18.5%. However, the proportion of people caring for children unpaid is well below the national figure.

The area has a high number of people living alone (34.0%) and one-parent families (23.1%), both of which are well above the national averages.

Home ownership is very strong, with 47.8% of homes owned outright—far above the national figure of 31.0%. Most people live in separate houses, and typical weekly rents are much lower than average at $195.

Cars are essential, as 0% of people commute by public transport. While 21.9% of people work from home, the area has very few public transport stops and departures.

The population is very stable, with only 23.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the largest industry, employing 33.0% of the workforce. While 65.0% of people are employed full-time, the unemployment rate is 7.5%, which is a little above the national figure.

The area ranks very low for overall advantage, with an overall score of 905. This places it below about 86% of all other areas.

The area is considered somewhat walkable, though many homes are far from parks and schools. Despite this, there are more walkable amenities per 1,000 residents than the state average.