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The area is far older than the national figure, with 71% of people aged 65 and over. It is also a community with a significant First Nations presence, at 12.9%, which is well above the New South Wales average of 3.4%.

People born overseas make up 38.7% of the population, far above the Australian average of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Dutch.

English is the only language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English, which is far below the state and national figures.

About 48.4% of people report no religion, a figure that is far above the New South Wales average of 33.2%.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 33.3% of residents completing Year 12 and just 9.4% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of $687, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than in the rest of the state, affecting 45.2% of residents, although no one reports needing help with daily activities.

Unpaid housework is much more common than in most areas, while the rate of people caring for children is far below the national figure, consistent with the lack of children in the area.

First Nations residents have a typical age of 15, which is far younger than the state average, and their typical household income of $2,750 is much higher than most other areas.

Homes are typically small, with just 1.8 people per home, and 76% of families consist of couples without children.

Housing costs are much lower than the national average, with a typical weekly rent of $225 and a typical monthly home loan payment of $1,083.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.

The community is relatively stable, with only 22.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

About 59.4% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure that is about the same as the New South Wales average.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0, as there are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.