Avoca Beach - Copacabana

The area has a higher proportion of children under 15 than most similar places. While the typical age is 43, the number of seniors has risen by 5.9 percentage points since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 18.9% of the population, which is well below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 91.8% of the community. Only 5% of people use another language at home, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

A significant number of residents report no religion, at 47.7%. This is well above the national figure and has risen by 24 percentage points since 2011.

The community is well-qualified, with 31.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also well above the national figure at 65.5%.

Typical household incomes are much higher than most areas, with the usual weekly income sitting at $2,276. This is supported by a high proportion of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with the rate of people needing help with daily activities being much lower than most areas at 3.1%.

Volunteering is common here, with 19.1% of people participating, which is well above the national average. A high number of residents also provide unpaid childcare.

First Nations people in the area have a Year 12 completion rate of 64%, which is far above the national figure. Unemployment among this group is also much lower than most areas.

Families are the norm here, with 62% of households consisting of couples with children. Consequently, homes are larger than average, with 2.8 people per home.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 89.6% of homes being detached. Large homes are common, as 88.9% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms.

Working from home is very common, with 34.8% of the workforce doing so. Very few people use public transport for commuting, and only 1.4% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to most areas. Recent overseas arrivals have also fallen sharply since 2011.

The unemployment rate is a low 3.1%, which is lower than the national figure. Health care, construction, and education are the primary industries for local workers.

This is a highly advantaged area, ranking in the top 10% for access to money and resources. It has an overall advantage score that is higher than about 83% of similar areas.

The area receives high rainfall, with an annual average of 1,485mm, which is far above the New South Wales average.

While 91.4% of homes are within a short walk of public transport, the area is less walkable for other needs. Only 27.8% of homes are within 15 minutes of groceries.