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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 10.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. The area is also home to many children, with 22.7% under age 15, a figure much higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas heritage most commonly list Australian, English, or Italian ancestry. Only 7.2% of people were born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%.

English is the main language for 77.7% of the community. While 5.4% use another language at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

The community is predominantly Christian, with 65.1% identifying as such. Only 19.4% of people report having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Formal qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 25.2% of residents completing Year 12. Just 6.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,890, which is a little above the national figure of $1,746. Personal incomes also tend to be higher than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly pay of $850.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.7% of people. However, mental health conditions are much less common than elsewhere, reported by only 5.0% of residents.

Unpaid care for children is slightly less common than in other areas, while 13.6% of residents provide some form of unpaid care. Volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas at 12.7%.

First Nations residents are more prosperous than those in most similar areas, with a typical personal income of $1,024 and a typical household income of $2,333. The First Nations population is also quite young, with a typical age of 22.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per household. Very few people live alone, at just 11.4%, which is far below the national figure of 25.6%.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, 93.2% of which are detached. These homes are often large, with 88.6% having three or more bedrooms, and 44.3% are owned outright.

Cars are essential here, as 100% of homes have at least one vehicle and no one commutes via public transport. This is reflected in the fact that 63.3% of workers drive to their jobs.

The population is very stable, with only 17.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Employment rates are very strong, with 64% of people working full-time and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or in management roles.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk for any resident.