2876, NSW

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.3% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. The community is also quite young, with children under 15 accounting for 24.1% of residents, a figure well above the national average.

Only 2.2% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most people claim Australian ancestry (50.0%) or English ancestry (35.6%).

Language diversity is almost non-existent here, with 0.0% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

Christianity is the most common faith at 62.6%. While 23.5% of people report no religion, this is far below the Australian average of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 10.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Those who completed Year 12 make up 37.1% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical incomes are well below the national average, with a typical weekly household income of $1,353. Only 7.1% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is much lower than most areas.

About 25.7% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is a little below the national figure. Asthma and arthritis are the most common reported conditions.

This area has a high rate of unpaid care, with 19.5% of people providing support, well above the national average of 11.9%. Volunteering is also common, with 21.6% of residents helping out.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.7 people per home. Couples with children make up the majority of households at 59.1%.

Housing is dominated by detached houses, which make up 100% of all dwellings. A high 52.3% of these homes are owned outright, far above the national average of 31.0%.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with 54.1% of workers driving to their jobs and 0.0% using public transport. About 25.4% of the workforce works from home.

The population is very stable, as only 16.4% of residents moved in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the primary industry, employing 37.3% of the workforce. Full-time employment is relatively high at 60.3%.

The area sits around the middle for overall advantage compared to other regions, with a score of 5 out of 10. It ranks higher than about 70% of similar areas in terms of access to money and resources.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.4. Very few residents can walk to health services, and only 35.2% are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.