Erina - Green Point

The community is notably older than most areas, with a typical age of 50 and a large senior population that rose 5.7 points since 2011. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 15.8%, which is a little below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia (74.8%), though the share of people born overseas rose to 21.3% since 2011. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with only 8.4% of people using another language at home—a figure far below both the state and national averages. Very few residents, just 1.1%, speak little or no English.

Over half the population identifies as Christian, while 34.4% report no religion. This last group has grown significantly, rising 18 points since 2011.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 22.3% of the area, which is well below the national figure. However, the area is well-served by schools, with 8 institutions and a high number of enrolments.

Typical weekly household income is $1,434, which is well below the New South Wales figure of $1,829. Despite this, 23.1% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, an increase of 13 points since 2011.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 36.2% of people living with a long-term health condition. About 7.8% of residents need help with daily activities, which is a little above the state average.

Unpaid housework is common, with 24.1% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, a rate well above the national figure. Volunteering has fallen to 14.0% since 2011.

There are 396 First Nations people in the area. Their unemployment rate is 8.5%, which is well below the national figure of 12.3%.

People living alone are more common here than in most areas, making up 29.7% of households. Families with children still represent the largest group at 56.1%.

Home ownership is very strong, with 44.5% of homes owned outright—far above the national figure. Renting is much less common here than elsewhere, accounting for only 17.1% of households.

Working from home is very popular at 31.2%, which is far above the national average. While the area has a high number of public transport stops, only 0.9% of people use them to commute.

The population is relatively stable, as 33.3% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals are also much less common here than in other areas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (49.0%) compared to the national figure of 61.1%. However, the unemployment rate is very low at 3.4%, which is a little below the state average.

The area is generally advantaged, scoring a 7 out of 10 for overall advantage. It is also a hub for local business, with 1,807 businesses operating in the area.

The region is quite wet, with an average annual rainfall of 1,537mm, which is far above the New South Wales average.

Most residents live within a short walk of public transport (91.5%) and groceries (70.4%). However, access to health services and schools is far below the state average for a 15-minute walk.