Swansea - Caves Beach

The population is far older than the state and national average, with 27.1% of residents aged 65 and over. This senior population has grown by 3.8 percentage points since 2011, while children under 15 make up a smaller share of the community at 16.5%.

The area is less diverse than the rest of the state, with only 11% of people born overseas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 45.7% and 41.3% respectively.

English is the primary language for 93% of the community, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure. Only 0.4% of residents speak little or no English.

A large number of residents report no religion, at 41.7%, which is well above the New South Wales figure. This has been a significant trend, rising by 22 percentage points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than most similar areas, with only 40.7% of residents having completed Year 12. However, the share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher rose to 17% since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,419, which is well below the state average. While personal incomes are generally lower, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose by 12 percentage points since 2011.

Health needs are high in this area, as 36.6% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national average. About 7.3% of residents need help with daily activities, a figure that is much higher than in most areas.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 14.7% of people providing unpaid care—among the highest for its level. Additionally, 25.3% of residents do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is larger than in about 85% of similar areas. This community has a typical age of 24, with a Year 12 completion rate of 37.5%.

Family sizes are typical for the region, with 2.4 people per home. One-parent families are slightly more common here than in the state average, making up 15.7% of households.

Home ownership is very high, with 43.8% of homes owned outright—far above the national figure. Most residents live in separate houses, and 74.1% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

Cars are the primary way to get around, with 53.3% of people driving to work. While the area has many public transport stops, only 0.6% of people use public transport to commute, a figure that has fallen since 2011.

About 36% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average. The number of recent arrivals from overseas is also much lower than in most other areas.

The proportion of adults working or looking for work is well below the state average at 52%. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or construction.

The area's overall advantage score is 980, which is slightly below the national average. It contains 847 businesses and has seen a 5% population growth since 2021.

The area receives much more rain than the state average, with 1,262mm annually. Minimum temperatures are also well above the state figure.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 96% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, it is far below the state average for access to health services and groceries within a 15-minute walk.