Illawong - Alfords Point

The area is noticeably older than the state and national averages, with a significant increase in seniors since 2011. While children make up 17.4% of the population, those in de facto relationships are well below the national figure.

About 23.5% of residents were born overseas, which is well below the New South Wales and national figures. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, followed by Irish, Greek, and Scottish.

A quarter of the community uses a language other than English at home, a figure slightly above the national average. English remains dominant, but Arabic and Greek are the most common other languages spoken.

Christianity is the most common faith at 68.5%, while those with no religion make up 22.3%. This proportion of non-religious residents is far below the national figure, though it has risen since 2011.

The community is well-qualified, with 65.7% of residents completing Year 12 and 28.8% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Qualifications in management, commerce, and engineering are particularly common.

Typical weekly household income is $2,830, which is well above the state and far above the national figure. High earners are common here, with 19% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.

Residents generally report better health than most areas, with lower rates of long-term health conditions and mental health issues. Only 4.2% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is common here, with 25.8% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly. However, the proportion of volunteers has fallen since 2011.

First Nations people in the area have a very high Year 12 completion rate of 60.6%, which is far above the state average. Household and personal incomes for this group are also among the highest for similar areas.

Families are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per home. The area is dominated by couples with children, while those living alone are far fewer than the state average.

The housing stock is overwhelmingly made up of large separate houses, with 96.3% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, with 49.7% of homes owned outright.

Car use is dominant, but there has been a massive shift toward working from home, which now accounts for 38.8% of workers. Very few homes lack a motor vehicle.

The population is very settled, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is far below the state and national figures. Recent arrivals from overseas are also very low.

The unemployment rate is very low at 2.8%. A large number of residents work as professionals or managers, with many employed in education, construction, and healthcare.

The area is among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a 9 out of 10 for overall advantage. It has high access to money and resources as well as strong job skills.

The area receives much higher annual rainfall than the New South Wales average, totaling 1,210mm. Temperatures are typical for the region.

While most homes are within a short walk of a park or public transport, the area is not very walkable for daily needs. Access to groceries and health services within a 15-minute walk is far below the state average.