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Families with children are very common here, as 26.7% of residents are under 15, which is well above the national figure. The community is also more diverse in its First Nations population, at 6.0%, and has a high number of people in de facto relationships.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 89.7% born here and only 5.0% born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures. Those with heritage from England, Ireland, and Scotland make up the largest ancestry groups.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 1.6% of people using another language at home, far below the New South Wales average. Very few people speak little or no English.

About 60.3% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 33.5% of the population, which is about the same as the state figure but well below the national average.

Qualifications are generally lower than the state average, with only 37.9% of residents completing Year 12. While the area has a high number of schools per 1,000 children, typical school sizes are among the lowest for this level.

Typical household incomes are a little above the state and national figures, with the usual household earning $2,009 a week. About 19.9% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is higher than most similar areas.

Health profiles are mostly in line with the state, though 6.0% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas. Asthma and mental health are the most common long-term conditions.

Community involvement is high, with 19.1% of people volunteering. There is a very strong focus on family care, as 34.6% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is well above the national figure.

The First Nations community is larger than in 76% of similar areas. This group is noticeably older than the state average, with a typical age of 29, and they earn a little more than the state and national figures.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. The area is dominated by couples with children, who make up 68.2% of families, while those living alone are much less common than in other areas.

Housing is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 84.9% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here at 9.1%, far below the state and national figures.

The community is almost entirely dependent on cars, with no one commuting by public transport and no public transport stops in the area. Most homes have two or more vehicles.

This is a very stable population, with only 22.6% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Jobs are plentiful and stable, with a very low unemployment rate of 1.8%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, while others are employed in health care and mining.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.0. While there are some parks and groceries within walking distance, there is no access to health services or public transport on foot.