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The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 10.2%, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. The typical resident is 43, making the community noticeably older than both New South Wales and Australia.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 13.3% of the population, which is far below the state and national averages. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the primary language for 90.1% of the community. Only 3.8% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

About half of the community identifies as Christian, while 40.4% of people report having no religion, which is a little above the national figure.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 13.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV as their highest qualification.

Typical weekly household income is $1,718, which is about the same as the national figure. However, 14% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is a little above the national average.

More people here have long-term health conditions (31.6%) or mental health conditions (10.1%) compared to the state and national averages. Arthritis is the most common long-term health issue reported.

Residents are active in unpaid work, with 25.8% doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly, well above the national figure. The area also has a much higher rate of former Defence Force members than most other areas.

There are 57 First Nations people in the area, though they face significant gaps in outcomes. Typical personal income is much lower than the national figure, and Year 12 completion is among the lowest at 9.5%.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.6 people per home. Couples with children make up 56.8% of households, and the area has a higher rate of one-parent families than most similar places.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 96.1% of homes being detached. Large homes are common, as 87.3% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms, far above the national average.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, with no one commuting by public transport. Almost every home has a vehicle, and the drive time to the city is much higher than in most other areas.

Movement into the area is lower than the state average, with 33.2% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 10.8% of the population.

Full-time employment is well below the national average at 52.7%, though the unemployment rate is lower than the state figure at 2.7%. Many people work in mining, accommodation and food, or manufacturing.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.