Sorrento - Marmion

The community is far older than the national figure, with the typical resident aged 47 and 23.9% of people aged 65 and over. While the population grew by 6.9% since 2011, the proportion of children under 15 has barely changed, staying at 18%.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, with 43.9% and 35% respectively. About 27.2% of residents were born overseas, which is a slightly lower figure than the national average.

English is the dominant language, used by 88.9% of the community. Only 8.3% of people use another language at home, which is far below both the state and national figures.

About 53.7% of residents identify as Christian, while 39.4% report no religion. The proportion of people with no religion has risen sharply, adding 19 percentage points since 2011.

The area is highly qualified, with 35.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—well above the national figure. This is consistent with 68.4% of residents completing Year 12, a rate far above the state average.

Household incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with 39.7% earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $3,045 is well above the national figure of $2,120.

Residents generally experience good health, with only 5.5% reporting a mental health condition, which is well below the national figure. Those needing help with daily activities make up 3.1% of the population.

Civic participation is strong, as 21.1% of residents volunteer, a rate well above the national figure. Unpaid care is also common, with 32.7% of people caring for children.

First Nations people make up 0.6% of the population. This small group is far older than the national average for First Nations people, with a typical age of 36 and a 0.0% unemployment rate.

Families are the mainstay here, with 64.6% of homes consisting of couples with children. Only 17.9% of people live alone, which is well below the state and national figures.

Home ownership is very high, with 48.3% of homes owned outright and only 10.8% of households renting. Most homes are large, as 91.6% have three or more bedrooms.

Car use is the primary way to travel, with 61.1% of people driving to work. Very few homes (2.1%) have no motor vehicle, and most households own at least two cars.

The population is relatively stable, with only 30.9% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals have fallen significantly, from 14.1% in 2011 to 5.9% in 2021.

A high proportion of residents work as professionals (30.7%) or managers (18.1%). The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is a little below the state and national figures.

The area is among the most advantaged in the country, ranking 10 out of 10 for overall advantage. This is supported by a high level of job skills and an abundance of local businesses.

The local climate is characterised by an average maximum temperature of 24.8 degrees. Annual rainfall is 658mm, which is far above the state average of 185mm.

While every home is within a short walk of a park or public transport, basic amenities are harder to reach. Only 8.5% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, which is far below the state average.