Margate - Woody Point

The community is far older than the national figure, with 24.1% of residents aged 65 and over. This trend has grown since 2011, while the proportion of children under 15 has fallen to 14.5%, well below the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 21.6% were born overseas. English, Australian, Irish and Scottish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the dominant language, with only 6.0% of people using another tongue at home. This is far below the national figure, and very few residents speak little or no English.

A little over 43% of people report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 20 points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 46.5%.

About 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the national average. However, Year 12 completion has risen since 2011 to reach 49.4%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,225, which is well below the state figure. While these numbers are lower than most areas, typical personal and family incomes have all risen since 2011.

Health challenges are common here, with 37.5% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national average, and the area also has a high rate of mental health conditions.

The area has a higher than average rate of people providing unpaid care at 13.3%. Additionally, 4.7% of residents have served in the Defence Force, a much higher figure than in most other similar areas.

First Nations people make up 3.9% of the population. This group is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical age of 28, though their household income is lower than most areas.

Living alone is very common, with 38.0% of people in single-person households, far above the state average. This contributes to the area having much smaller typical home sizes than most places.

Rental properties are much more common here than in most areas, at 40.8%. Many homes are smaller, with only 64.0% having three or more bedrooms, which is far below the state figure.

While most homes have a car, 9.7% of households have no vehicle, which is much higher than the state average. Working from home has become more common, rising 11 points since 2011.

The area is quite mobile, with 43.9% of people having moved in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas have fallen sharply since 2011.

Only 53.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure. The unemployment rate of 6.8% is also a little above the state and national averages.

The area ranks low for overall advantage, with a score of 3 out of 10. This is reflected in lower scores for access to money and job skills compared to most other areas.

The local climate is characterized by very high rainfall compared to the state average, with an annual average of 1,302mm.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.4. Nearly 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks and groceries.