Wamberal - Forresters Beach

The community is noticeably older than the state and national averages, with nearly 20% of residents aged 65 and over. Families are common here, as children under 15 make up 20.2% of the population, which is higher than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia (81.4%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents than the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, totaling over 86% of the population.

English is the primary language for 91.5% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is 4.9%, which is far below the national average of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation has shifted significantly, with the share of people reporting no religion rising 21 points since 2011 to reach 42.2%. Christianity remains the most common religion at 50.8%.

The area has seen a rise in higher education, with 26.9% of adults now holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion also rose by 9.6 points since 2011 to reach 60.4%.

Incomes are much higher than in most areas, with 33.2% of households earning $3,000 or more per week. The typical family income of $2,520 is a little above the New South Wales figure.

Residents generally enjoy good health, as the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than in most areas. Mental health conditions are also slightly less common here than across Australia.

Unpaid work is common in this community, with 30.3% of people caring for children and 27.1% doing significant housework, both figures being well above the national average.

First Nations residents in this area have a much higher typical personal income and a higher Year 12 completion rate (52.1%) compared to the national figures.

Homes here tend to be larger, with 2.8 people per household, which is higher than most areas. One-parent families and people living alone are both much less common than in most other regions.

Detached houses dominate the landscape, and 84.3% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than across Australia, while typical weekly rents of $500 are well above the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with only 0.6% of people commuting by public transport. However, 31.1% of the workforce now works from home, a massive increase of 25 points since 2011.

The population is relatively stable, though 36.6% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are less common here than in most other areas.

The unemployment rate is very low at 2.9%, which is well below the national figure. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or construction.

The area is among the most advantaged in the region, scoring a 9 out of 10 for overall advantage. This is consistent with the high levels of job skills and access to resources found here.

The area is much wetter than the rest of the state, with an average annual rainfall of 1,460mm. Winter nights are also warmer than the New South Wales average.

While almost all homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, the area is less walkable for other needs. Access to schools and health services within a 15-minute walk is far below the state average.