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The community is far older than the national average, with 38.7% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 14.5% of the population, which is well below the figures for New South Wales and Australia.

While 16.5% of residents were born overseas—higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the state and national averages. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with 92.9% of people using it only at home. Only 2.4% of residents use another language, a figure far below the national average.

Christianity is the most common faith at 56%, though 37.2% of people report no religion, which is a little below the national figure.

The area is highly qualified, with 27.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This level of education is much higher than most similar areas and slightly above the national average.

Typical family income is $2,050 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. However, 21.4% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a rate higher than most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 35.2% of people. This is well above the national figure and is likely linked to the high proportion of seniors.

Local residents are very active in their community, with 23.9% volunteering—a rate far above the New South Wales average. There is also a strong history of service, with 4.6% having served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people make up 1.2% of the population, with a typical age of 21, which is noticeably younger than the national figure. Nearly 20% speak a First Nations language, among the highest for its level.

Homes tend to be smaller, with 2.3 people per household. One-parent families are less common here than in most areas, while 26.5% of people live alone.

Home ownership is very high, with 51.5% of homes owned outright—far above the national figure. Separate houses make up 84.8% of dwellings, and typical weekly rents are well above the national average at $520.

Most people rely on cars, as 48.9% drive to work and almost no one uses public transport to commute. However, 28.7% work from home, which is well above the national figure.

The area has seen significant movement, with 39.8% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are relatively rare at 3.1%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work here compared to most areas, at 46.2%. Professional roles are the most common, particularly in health care, construction, and technical fields.

The town is considered somewhat walkable, though many homes are far from public transport and health services. Despite this, there are far more walkable amenities per 1,000 residents than in the rest of the state.