Box Head - MacMasters Beach

The area is far older than most, with a typical resident aged 49 and seniors making up 27.5% of the population. While the number of children has fallen slightly since 2011, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population has risen to 2.8%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people (16.7%) compared to the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with only 4.6% of people using another tongue at home—a figure far below the national average. Consequently, very few residents speak little or no English.

People with no religion make up 42.0% of the community, which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant increase of 23 points since 2011.

The community is well-qualified, with 25.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. This is a notable increase from 17.3% in 2011.

Incomes are generally high, with 25.8% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. This is well above the national average and shows a sharp increase since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.5% of residents. Arthritis and asthma are the most reported conditions.

This is a generous community where volunteering is higher than the state average. Unpaid care is also common, with 13.9% of people providing unpaid care for others.

First Nations people in this area have a much lower unemployment rate (3.9%) and higher typical incomes compared to the rest of the country. They are also noticeably younger, with a typical age of 20.

Families here tend to be couples, and one-parent families are much less common than in most other areas. The typical home holds 2.5 people.

Housing is dominated by large, detached houses, and 49.1% are owned outright—far above the national figure. Renting is very uncommon, and typical weekly rents are much higher than average at $450.

Working from home is very common, with 35.2% of the workforce doing so. While there are many public transport stops, only 1.0% of people use these services to commute.

The population is very stable, as far fewer people have moved house in the last five years compared to the rest of Australia. Recent overseas arrivals are also much less common.

Fewer adults here are working or looking for work than in most areas, which is consistent with the high number of seniors. Those employed are often in healthcare, construction, or education.

The area is highly advantaged, ranking in the top 20% for access to money and resources. Overall advantage is well above the national average.

The area is exceptionally wet, with an average annual rainfall of 1,434mm—far above the New South Wales average of 515mm.

Despite being within walking distance of parks and transport, the area is mostly car-dependent. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.