Anna Bay

This is an ageing community where 30.8% of people are aged 65 and over, a figure far above the national average. Children under 15 make up only 14.5% of the population, which is well below the state and national figures.

The area is predominantly Australian born, with 80% born here and a far lower proportion of overseas-born residents (14.3%) than the national average. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 91.5% of residents, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure. Only 0.1% of people speak little or no English.

About 40.6% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the New South Wales figure. This represents a significant increase from 2011, when only 21.3% identified this way.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 14.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the national average at 40.2%.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figure, with a typical household earning $1,283 a week. Only 13.9% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is well below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 36.3% of residents. This is well above the national figure, with arthritis being the most reported condition.

The community has a strong history of service, with a much higher proportion of Defence Force veterans (5.1%) than most areas. Unpaid care is also common, with 13.1% of people providing such support.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4% of the population. This group has a remarkably low unemployment rate of 0.0%, which is far below the national figure.

Household sizes are typical for the region, with 2.4 people per home. About a quarter of residents live alone, and couples without children make up 38.3% of families.

Home ownership is very high, with 52.2% of homes owned outright—far above the national average. Detached houses are the norm for 86.1% of dwellings, and renting is much less common than in most areas.

The area is heavily car-dependent, as 97.8% of homes own a motor vehicle and only 0.6% of people commute by public transport. Drive times to the city are among the highest for similar areas.

The community is relatively mobile, with 42.1% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are among the lowest at this level, at just 3.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (49.4%) compared to most areas. The local workforce is concentrated in construction, health care, and retail trade.

The area's overall advantage score of 967 is lower than about 62% of similar areas. However, the population has grown by 7.2% since 2021, which is a little above the state average.

The local climate is much wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall far above the New South Wales figure. Minimum temperatures are also well above the state average.

Most of the area is car-dependent, with a walkability score well below the state average. Only 36.6% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, though 85.3% are near public transport.