Newport - Bilgola

The typical resident is 46, which is far older than the national figure of 38. This older profile is reflected in the population, as the share of seniors aged 65 and over has risen to 20.7% since 2011.

About 23.7% of people were born overseas, which is well below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. English ancestry is the most common, accounting for 48.3% of the population.

English is the primary language for 90.2% of residents, and the share of people using another language at home is far below the national figure. Only 0.5% of people speak little or no English.

A large proportion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 47.9%. This figure is far above the state average and has risen by 21 points since 2011.

The area is highly qualified, with 36.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average, and the number of people who completed Year 12 has risen to 73.9% since 2011.

Weekly household incomes are among the highest at this level, with a typical family earning $3,067. This is well above the national figure of $2,120, and 41.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents report better health than most areas, with only 2.5% needing help with daily activities. This is well below the state and national figures of 5.8%.

Volunteering is much more common here than in most areas, with 18.5% of people giving their time. Additionally, 24.8% of residents do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 0.5% of the population. This community is far more likely to have completed Year 12 (66.7%) and earn a higher personal income than the state average.

Families with children make up 61.5% of households. The typical home has 2.7 people, which is slightly higher than the national figure of 2.5.

Home ownership is strong, with 40.7% of homes owned outright. Rent is very high here, with a typical weekly rent of $628, which is far above the national figure of $375.

Working from home is very common, with 42.6% of people doing so—far above the national average. Conversely, only 1.1% of residents commute using public transport.

The community is relatively stable, as the share of people who moved in the last five years is lower than most areas. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen to 5.8% since 2011.

Unemployment is very low at 3.2%, which is well below the national figure of 5.1%. The workforce is largely professional, with 29.9% of people working in professional roles.

This area is among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a maximum of 10 for overall advantage and access to resources. It also has a high density of businesses, with 1,843 in total.

The area receives much more rain than most of the state, averaging 1,313mm annually. Minimum temperatures are also well above the state average.

The neighborhood is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Residents also have excellent access to health services and groceries compared to the state average.