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The area is far older than the state and national averages, with 22.7% of people aged 65 and over. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.2% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Birthplace and ancestry are overwhelmingly local, with 80.6% of residents born in Australia. Only 7% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the dominant language here, spoken by 86.2% of the community. Only 2.3% of people use another language at home, which is among the lowest rates in the country.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, though those with no religion rose 15 points since 2011 to reach 33.1%.

Education levels are much lower than the state average, with only 30.9% of residents completing Year 12. Just 9.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical weekly family income of $1,418. Only 9.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, though this has risen since 2011.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 32.3% of people living with a long-term health condition. About 7.3% of residents need help with daily activities.

Community spirit is evident in the 16.2% of people who volunteer, a rate well above the state average. Many residents also provide unpaid care, at 14.6%.

First Nations people in the area are noticeably older than the national average, with a typical age of 27. However, they face significant gaps, with a typical personal income of $416 and an unemployment rate of 14.5%.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 50.5% having children. About 24.8% of people live alone, and the typical household size is 2.5 people.

Housing is dominated by detached houses, making up 97.2% of dwellings. Home ownership is very high, with 47.3% of homes owned outright, and typical weekly rents are much lower than the national figure at $250.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 58.8% of workers driving and only 0.5% using public transport. Very few homes lack a motor vehicle, at just 2.2%.

The population is relatively stable, as only 28.5% of residents moved in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the biggest industry, employing 20.7% of the workforce. Only 51.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national average.

The area ranks low for overall advantage and job skills compared to other regions. It is home to 994 businesses, which is more than about 55% of similar areas.

The local climate is wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall of 1,128mm. Average maximum temperatures are slightly higher than the NSW average at 25.8 degrees.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.8. Most residents live far from basic services, with only 19% within a 15-minute walk of groceries.