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Seniors make up a large part of the community at 26.1%, making the typical resident noticeably older than those in the rest of Australia. First Nations people also have a strong presence here, representing 10.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 84.7% born here and only 5.5% born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 2.5% of people using another language at home, which is far below the New South Wales average.

Christianity is the most common faith for 55.6% of residents, while 32.3% report no religion, which is well below the national figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most other areas, with only 7.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 28.5% completing Year 12, far below state levels.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national average, with a typical household earning $1,044 a week and only 6% of homes earning $3,000 or more weekly.

Health challenges are common here, as 37.5% of people have a long-term health condition and 9.4% need help with daily activities, both of which are well above state figures.

Community service is marked by a higher rate of unpaid caregivers (13.9%) and a slightly higher proportion of Defence Force veterans than the state average.

The First Nations community is large and relatively young, with a typical age of 21. However, they face challenges, including an unemployment rate of 12.4% and lower Year 12 completion rates.

The area has a high number of people living alone (33.5%) and a very high rate of one-parent families at 23.7%, which is well above the national average.

Most people live in separate houses (84.7%), and 36.7% own their home outright. Typical weekly rents are $280, which is well below the state and national figures.

Cars are essential for most, as 67.6% drive to work and only 0.3% use public transport, despite a high number of bus stops being available.

The population is somewhat mobile, with 35.4% having moved in the last five years, though recent overseas arrivals (11%) are well below the national average.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (46.7%) compared to the state average, with many employed as labourers in manufacturing and healthcare.

The town is somewhat walkable, with 92.6% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport, although fewer homes are within easy reach of parks and schools.