Jervis Bay

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 60% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 3.2%. The typical resident is 38, and the number of seniors aged 65 and over rose 11 points since 2011.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 4.8% of people born overseas—far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language here, and the proportion of people using another language at home fell 14 points since 2011 to just 4.2%.

About 31.9% of residents identify as Christian, while 29% have no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the national average, with only 14.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 39.8% completing Year 12.

Typical personal weekly income is $585, which is well below the national figure of $805. However, typical household income of $1,825 is slightly above the national figure.

People needing help with daily activities are more common here at 6.1% than in most other areas. Long-term health conditions are reported by 21.6% of residents, well below the national figure of 27.7%.

The area has a very high rate of former Defence Force members at 13.4%, far above the national figure. Conversely, volunteering is much lower than most areas at 11%.

First Nations residents are far older than the national average with a typical age of 42. While the unemployment rate of 7.9% is well below the national figure, Year 12 completion is far below at 21.4%.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home. One-parent families are very common at 36.8%, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%.

Rental properties are very common, making up 65.2% of homes, while no one owns their home outright. Most residents live in separate houses, with typical weekly rent being very low at $90.

The area is highly car-dependent, with no public transport routes available. About 30.1% of people walk to work, and 9.9% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The population is quite stable, with 28.4% of people moving in the last five years—far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Public administration and safety is the main industry, employing 43% of the workforce. The unemployment rate of 6.9% is a little above the national figure.

The population is small and has shrunk slightly by 1.3% since 2021.

The area experiences high rainfall, averaging 1,609mm annually, with a typical maximum temperature of 21.4 degrees.

The area is car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.9. While many homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, none are within a 15-minute walk of health services.