Stockton - Fullerton Cove

The area is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 48. Nearly 30% of residents are seniors, a figure that rose 6.9 points since 2011, while Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.8% of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 10.8% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, used by 90.5% of the community. Only 3.9% of people use another language at home, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 39.2% report no religion. The proportion of people with no religion has risen by 21 points since 2011.

About 19% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and 42.1% completed Year 12. Both figures are well below the national average, though Year 12 completion rose 15 points since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,419, which is well below the New South Wales figure of $1,829. Personal income is also lower than the national typical figure, at $719 per week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 36.3% of people. This includes higher than average rates of arthritis and mental health conditions.

The area has a very high proportion of former Defence Force members at 7.0%. Unpaid care is also more common here than in most areas, with 13.6% of people providing such support.

There are 427 First Nations people in the area. While Year 12 completion for this group is a little above the national average, their typical personal income of $557 is about the same as the national figure.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per home. About 29.5% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure.

Detached houses are very common at 88.5%, and a huge 45.1% of homes are owned outright. However, the typical weekly rent of $430 is much higher than in most areas.

Most people drive to work, though 23% now work from home, a significant increase since 2011. While there are many bus stops, very few people (1.2%) use public transport to commute.

The area is seeing significant movement, with 43.7% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 11.1% of the population.

Only about half of adults (50.2%) are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. The most common industries are health care, public administration, and education.

The area's overall advantage score is 990, placing it around the middle compared to other areas. Population growth has been very strong, rising 10.1% since 2021.

The area is much wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall of 1,113mm. Minimum temperatures are also well above the New South Wales average.

Almost everyone lives within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park. However, only 39.3% can walk to groceries within 15 minutes, which is far below the state figure.