Wentworth - Buronga

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than most of Australia. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 21.1% of the population, a figure that has risen by 4.6 percentage points since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 6.3% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English, Scottish and Irish ancestries are the most common following Australian.

English is the dominant language, with only 4.0% of people using another tongue at home. This is far below the New South Wales average, and very few people here speak little or no English.

About 41.4% of the community report no religion, a figure that has risen by 17 percentage points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common faith at 44.2%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 11.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure at 35.1%.

Typical weekly household incomes are well below the national figure at $1,386. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose by 11 percentage points since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 30.1% of residents. Arthritis and asthma are the most frequently reported conditions.

Local residents are more likely to volunteer than those in other similar areas. Unpaid care is also common, with 14.3% of people providing this support, which is a little above the state average.

First Nations people make up 9.1% of the population, well above the national average. This group faces significant challenges, with an unemployment rate of 21.6%, which is far above the state figure.

Families with children are common, making up 54.6% of households. The typical home holds 2.5 people, which is about the same as the national average.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 38.9% of homes are owned outright, well above the national figure. Rent is very affordable, with a typical weekly cost of $200.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as only 0.7% of people commute using public transport. Very few homes lack a motor vehicle, and 40.6% of households own two vehicles.

Residents tend to stay put, with 31.9% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Interestingly, recent overseas arrivals rose by 5.9 percentage points since 2011.

Full-time employment is higher here than in most areas at 61.8%. The most common industries for workers are health care, agriculture and retail trade.

The area ranks in the bottom 30% for overall advantage compared to other similar regions. This is linked to lower levels of job skills and a lack of access to money and resources.

The local climate is very dry, with average annual rainfall of 261mm, which is far below the New South Wales average of 515mm.

The community is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 4.0. Many residents live more than 15 minutes away from essential services like health clinics and groceries.