Warners Bay - Boolaroo

The population grew by 15% since 2011 to reach 14,694 people. It is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical age of 45 and a high proportion of seniors.

The area is far less diverse than the state or nation, with 84.9% of people born in Australia and only 11.9% born overseas.

English is the main language for 90.8% of the community, which is far above the national figure. Only 5.9% of people use another language at home.

People with no religion make up 40.4% of the area, a figure that rose 21 points since 2011 and is now well above the state average.

Qualifications have risen since 2011, with 22.3% of adults now holding a bachelor degree or higher. The area also has a high number of schools compared to similar places.

Incomes have climbed since 2011, and the typical family now earns $2,155 a week, which is about the same as the state figure.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 35% of residents. Mental health conditions are also well above the national average at 11.6%.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, as the proportion of people providing unpaid care is much higher than in most similar areas.

First Nations people make up 3.7% of the population. Their unemployment rate of 6.3% is well below both the state and national figures.

More people live alone here than in most similar areas, with 27.3% of households consisting of one person.

Home ownership is very strong, with 41.1% of homes owned outright—far above the national figure. Detached houses are the most common, making up 76% of dwellings.

Cars are the primary way to get around, though working from home rose 20 points since 2011 to 22.8%. Very few people, just 0.5%, commute using public transport.

About 39.8% of residents moved in the last five years, while recent overseas arrivals have fallen to 7.9% since 2011.

The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is much lower than in most similar areas. Many locals work in health care, social assistance, or education.

The area is generally better off than many similar places, with a higher overall advantage score and a larger-than-average number of businesses.

The area is far wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall of 1,137mm, and it experiences slightly warmer minimum temperatures.

The area is very walkable, with 75.3% of homes within a 15-minute walk of local amenities. This is well above the state figure.