Ulladulla

The typical resident is 52, making the area far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 31.9% of the population, which is far above the national average and has risen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state or national figures. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 90.3% of the community. Only 4.1% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 42.1% of people report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 23 points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 49.1%.

The area has far fewer people with university degrees than the national average, with 16.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, Year 12 completion rose to 42.3% since 2011.

Typical incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical weekly household earning $1,167. This is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are common, affecting 36.5% of residents, which is well above the national average. About 7.5% of people need help with daily activities, a figure much higher than most areas.

Volunteer rates are higher than most areas at 16.5%, though this is 5 points lower than in 2011. There is also a notably high number of people who served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people make up 4.1% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas. The typical First Nations resident is 25, and the unemployment rate for this group is 6.3%, which is well below the national figure.

Homes tend to be smaller, with 2.3 people per dwelling, which is a little below the national average. About 28.8% of people live alone, a rate well above the national figure.

Home ownership is very high, with 50.4% of houses owned outright, far above the national average of 31%. Most people live in separate houses, and 81.4% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

Almost everyone relies on cars, and 0% of people commute by public transport. Despite this, there are a high number of public transport stops per 1,000 people compared to similar areas.

The area is relatively stable, though 39.6% of people moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are much less common here than in the rest of the country.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, at 47.2%. Common industries include construction, health care, and retail trade.

The area has a mid-range advantage score of 4, placing it below about 60% of other areas. There are 1,548 businesses operating in the region.

Ulladulla is very wet, with an average annual rainfall of 1,533mm, which is far above the New South Wales average. Temperatures are generally milder than the state average.

While most homes are within a short walk of a park or bus stop, very few are within 15 minutes of a school or grocery store. The overall walkability score is lower than the state average.