Lilli Pilli - Port Hacking - Dolans Bay

The area is noticeably older than the state average, with a typical resident aged 42. However, it also has a high proportion of children under 15, at 20.3%, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people (12.8%) compared to the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for nearly 90% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national average, and very few residents speak little or no English.

Christianity remains the most common religious affiliation at 65.7%. Those reporting no religion make up 29.9% of the population, a figure that has risen by 9.5 points since 2016.

The community is highly qualified, with 34% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national average. A high proportion of residents also completed Year 12.

Typical weekly personal income is $1,195, well above the national figure. Over half of all households earn $3,000 or more per week, and this trend has risen since 2016.

Residents enjoy good health, with long-term health conditions and mental health issues appearing much lower than in most other areas. Very few people require help with daily activities.

Local residents are more likely to volunteer than the national average. There is also a high rate of unpaid care, with 30.4% of people caring for children, which is well above the state average.

First Nations people make up 1% of the population. This group is far younger than the state average, with a typical age of 15, and reports much higher personal incomes than the national figure.

The area is dominated by couples with children, and homes are larger than usual, typically housing 3.2 people. Very few residents live alone compared to the rest of the state.

Almost all homes are large detached houses, with 97.6% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, and typical mortgage payments and rents are far above the national average.

Car use is dominant and 39.1% of people now work from home, a huge increase since 2016. Public transport use for commuting is very low, though most homes are close to a stop.

The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving house in the last five years compared to the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much less common.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, and unemployment is very low. Many residents are employed as professionals or managers in construction and technical fields.

This area ranks among the most advantaged in the country for access to money, resources, and job skills. It consistently scores at the highest possible level for overall advantage.

The area receives much more annual rainfall than the state average. Minimum temperatures are also notably higher than the typical New South Wales figure.

While residents are very close to parks, schools, and transport, the area is far below the state average for walking access to health services and groceries. The terrain is also steeper than usual.