Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong

The area is far older than most, with a typical age of 48 and a senior population that is well above the national figure. While the total population grew by 16% since 2011, the proportion of children under 15 has fallen slightly to 16.5%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people compared to the rest of the state. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with 92.1% of people using it alone at home. The proportion of people who speak another language is far below the national figure.

People with no religion make up 41.2% of the community, a figure that rose 21 points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 51.7%.

Residents are well qualified, with 31.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national figure. Year 12 completion has also risen to 57.0% since 2011.

Household incomes are high, with 27.6% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly household income of $1,985 is a little above the national figure.

A higher than average 31.1% of people have a long-term health condition, with arthritis being the most common. However, those needing help with daily activities are slightly fewer than in most areas.

Community spirit is high, as volunteering rates are among the highest at this level. Unpaid housework is also very common here, well above the state average.

First Nations residents have a typical personal income and household income that are both well above the national figures, and an unemployment rate that is a little below the state average.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. One-parent families are among the lowest at this level, making up only 8.1% of households.

Housing is dominated by large detached homes, with 83.9% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very strong, as 48.9% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with 50.1% of workers driving to work and very few using public transport. However, 27.7% of the workforce now works from home, a big increase since 2011.

The community is relatively stable, as fewer people moved here in the last five years compared to most areas. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far below the national average.

Unemployment is much lower than in most areas at 3.1%. Many residents work as professionals or managers, with the health and construction sectors being major employers.

The area is highly advantaged, ranking in the top 10% for access to money and resources. Overall, it is significantly more advantaged than most similar areas.

The region is very wet and cool, with annual rainfall far above the state average and maximum temperatures much lower than most other areas.

The area is only somewhat walkable, and many homes are far from schools and health services. This is consistent with the high car ownership and the hilly terrain.