2874, NSW

The community is far older than most, with 25.7% of people aged 65 or over. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 7.3%, which is well above the national figure and has risen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 4.1%, one of the lowest rates for such areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.1% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common faith at 60.2%. Those reporting no religion make up 22.2%, which is far below the national average and though it has risen since 2011.

Education levels are generally lower than the state average, with only 31.2% of people completing Year 12. However, 13.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are among the lowest in the country, with the typical household earning $931 a week. Only 6.8% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, far below the national figure of 22.6%.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 34.4% of people living with a long-term health condition. About 8.1% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common at 24.3%, which is far above the national average. However, the proportion of people caring for children unpaid has fallen since 2011 to 20.3%.

Many people live alone, accounting for 37.6% of households, which is far above the national figure. Families are typically small, with 2.3 people per home.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 60.2% owned outright. This is far above the national average, and typical weekly rents are very low at $100.

The area is almost entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of people commute via public transport. Around 32.7% of workers operate from home, which is far above the national figure.

The population is very stable, with only 19% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Agriculture is the biggest industry, employing 42.2% of the workforce. While full-time employment is high at 66%, the overall rate of people working or looking for work is much lower than most areas.

The area ranks low for overall advantage, scoring 3 out of 10. This is consistent with the low typical incomes and a lack of access to money and resources.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.0. Almost no one lives within a 10-minute walk of public transport, and fewer than half of homes are within walking distance of a park or school.