Narooma - Bermagui

The area is far older than the national figure, with a high proportion of seniors and few children under 15. First Nations people make up 5.2% of the population, which is a little above the New South Wales average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people than the state average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of residents. Only 3.9% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

A large number of residents report having no religion, a figure that has risen 22 points since 2011. This is well above the national average.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 18.4% of the population, which is well below the state average. However, the number of people completing Year 12 rose 11 points since 2011.

Typical weekly household incomes are among the lowest for similar areas and far below the state average. Only 7.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, far above the national figure, with arthritis being the most reported. About 8.2% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is much more common here than in most areas, and a higher number of people provide unpaid care. Many residents have served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people in the area have a typical age of 28, which is noticeably older than the state average. They face higher unemployment rates and lower household incomes than other residents.

Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.1 people per household. About a third of the population lives alone, which is well above the national figure.

Home ownership is very high, with 56.2% of homes owned outright. Typical weekly rents and mortgage payments are much lower than those found across the state.

Most people rely on cars, as only 0.2% of the population commutes via public transport. While there are many bus stops, the average walk to the nearest one is quite long.

The area is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to most other areas. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much lower than the national average.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average. The most common industries are health care, accommodation and food, and retail.

Overall, the area is ranked lower than most similar regions for general advantage and access to resources.

The area is much wetter than the state average, with far higher annual rainfall and slightly cooler maximum temperatures.

The area is only somewhat walkable, as many homes are far from schools, health services, and groceries. This is reflected in a walkability score that is well below the state average.