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Jervis Bay
67 km²
A strong First Nations presence defines Jervis Bay, where 60% of the 310 residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This small community has grown older over the last decade, with the typical resident now 38 and a rise in the number of seniors. It is a place of large, mostly rented detached houses, which helps explain why people per home is much higher than the national figure. Most residents are Australian-born and speak only English.
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The population is among the smallest at this level and shrank by 18% since 2011. While the typical age is 38, the area has seen a significant rise in seniors, who now make up 16.5% of the community.
Born-overseas residents make up only 4.8% of the population, which is far below the national figure. Australian and English are the most common ancestries.
English is the dominant language, and the proportion of people using another language at home fell 14 points since 2011 to just 4.2%. No residents reported speaking little or no English.
About 31.9% of residents identify as Christian, while 29% have no religion, which is well below the national figure.
Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 14.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also much lower than the national average at 39.8%.
Typical weekly household income is $1,825, which is about the same as the national figure. However, personal income is much lower than the national figure at $585 per week.
A higher than average 6.1% of people need help with daily activities. Conversely, the rate of long-term health conditions is well below the national figure.
The area has a very high rate of Defence Force veterans at 13.4%, though volunteering has fallen since 2011 to 11%.
First Nations residents are far older than the national average with a typical age of 42. While the unemployment rate is well below the national figure, Year 12 completion is also far below.
Homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home. One-parent families are very common, making up 36.8% of households, which is far above the national figure.
Almost every home is a separate house, but none are owned outright. Renting is very common at 65.2%, though typical weekly rent is far below the national figure at just $90.
The community is heavily reliant on cars, with no one commuting by public transport. About 9.9% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is higher than most areas.
The population is relatively stable, with only 28.4% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Public administration and safety is the main industry, employing 43% of the workforce. Full-time employment is well above the national figure, though the unemployment rate is also a little above.
The area is ranked as having very low overall advantage, with a score of 905. There are no businesses listed in the area.
Jervis Bay sees high annual rainfall of 1,609mm, with average maximum temperatures that are lower than most similar areas.
The area is highly car-dependent with a low walkability score. While many residents live within 15 minutes of a park, almost no one can walk to health services or groceries.