Summerland Point - Gwandalan

The area is noticeably older than the national figure, with the typical resident aged 45 and a high proportion of seniors. First Nations people make up 6.1% of the population, a figure that rose by 2.9 points since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the percentage of people born overseas is far below the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 91.6% of the community, meaning the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national average.

While 53.2% of the population identifies as Christian, those with no religion make up 39.5% of the community, a figure that rose 22 points since 2011.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 10% of adults holding a bachelor degree and 35.4% completing Year 12, though both figures have risen since 2011.

Incomes are generally lower than the national figure, with typical weekly household earnings of $1,413 and personal incomes of $669, although these amounts have risen since 2011.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas; 35.9% of people have a long-term health condition, and 7.5% need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is common, with 13.8% of people providing unpaid care and 25% doing significant housework. However, the volunteer rate is well below the national figure.

The area is home to 399 First Nations people, whose typical personal income of $666 is a little above the national figure.

Families with children make up 50.2% of households, and one-parent families are a little more common here than the state average.

Housing is dominated by large separate houses, with 96.7% of homes being detached and 84.4% having three or more bedrooms. About 40% of these homes are owned outright.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport and very few homes are without a motor vehicle.

Recent arrivals from overseas are among the lowest for its level at 3.1%, a figure that has barely changed since 2011.

The number of adults working or looking for work is much lower than most areas, with 53.1% employed full-time, a figure that fell since 2011.

The area is generally considered to have lower overall advantage than most other areas, though its population growth since 2021 has been much higher than the state average.

The area is much wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall far above the New South Wales figure.

The neighborhood is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score, as there are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk.