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The community is noticeably older than the national average, with over a quarter of residents aged 65 and over. It also has a significant First Nations population of 9.9%, which is well above the New South Wales figure.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 5.6% of people born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.4% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

Religion remains common, though the number of people with no religion has risen 17 points since 2011 to reach 31.8%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas; only 29.7% of residents completed Year 12, and just 7.5% hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are well below the national average, with the typical weekly household earning $1,093 and only 7.5% of homes earning $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common, as 36.7% of people have a long-term health condition and 8.9% need help with daily activities, both of which are well above the state average.

Unpaid care is a notable feature of local life, with 13.9% of people providing unpaid care, which is higher than in most other areas.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the town, though they face disadvantage with a Year 12 completion rate of 26.1%, far below the national figure.

Single-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 21.4% of households.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 86.2% of homes being detached. Typical weekly rents are much lower than the state average at $280.

Cars are essential, as only 0.3% of people commute by public transport and 67.7% of workers drive to their jobs.

The population is relatively stable, with 34.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is lower than the national average.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (48.6%) compared to the rest of the state, and full-time employment is lower than the national figure.

The area ranks among the most disadvantaged in the state, with a very low overall advantage score of 862.

The local climate is warm and wet, with average annual rainfall of 1,097mm, far above the New South Wales average.

The town is somewhat walkable, though residents are far less likely to live within a 15-minute walk of a park or school than those in other parts of the state.