Point Clare - Koolewong

The area is noticeably older than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 46. Around 23.4% of residents are seniors, a figure well above the national average of 17.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though the proportion of people born overseas has risen to 22.1% since 2011. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language for 85.6% of residents. While the share of people using another language at home has risen to 10.5%, this remains far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large number of residents report having no religion, at 43.7%. This is well above the national figure and represents a significant increase of 24 points since 2011.

The area has a well-qualified workforce, with 25.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is a notable increase from 16.6% in 2011.

Typical weekly family incomes are about the same as the national figure at $2,264. Higher earners are common here, with 12.8% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.7% of residents. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.

Unpaid housework is a prominent feature of local life, with 25.6% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, which is well above the national average.

First Nations people in the area have a typical age of 27, making them noticeably older than those in the state and nation. Year 12 completion is also well above the national figure at 45%.

Households are typically sized at 2.5 people. About 26.8% of people live alone, while couples with children make up 59% of families.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 89.2% of dwellings. Home ownership is strong, with 37.3% of homes owned outright, well above the national figure.

Working from home has become very popular, with 35.2% of people doing so—a massive increase from 5.2% in 2011. The area also has a high number of public transport stops relative to its population.

The population is very stable, as the 31.9% of people who moved in the last five years is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Around 57.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is lower than most areas. The most common industries for local workers are health care and social assistance.

The community has a general advantage score of 7, which is higher than about 70% of similar areas. This is reflected in a typical household income that aligns with state and national figures.

The area receives much more rainfall than the state average, with an annual total of 1,421mm. Temperatures remain around the middle for the region.

While almost all homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park and public transport, the area is far below the national average for walking distance to groceries and schools.