Alfords Point

The community is older than average, with a typical age of 43. It is primarily made up of married couples, while those in de facto relationships are much less common here than in most other areas.

Overseas birth rates are much higher than in similar areas, though still well below the state and national figures. Many residents have Australian, English, or Greek ancestry.

A high proportion of people use a language other than English at home, at 27.5%, which is among the highest for this level and well above the national figure.

Religious affiliation is strong here, as the number of people with no religion is far below both the state and national figures.

Residents are well qualified, with a much higher rate of Year 12 completion than the national figure. A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Incomes are very high in Alfords Point. Typical weekly household income is $2,969, which is far above the state figure, and 47.1% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

The area is healthier than average, with fewer people reporting long-term health conditions or needing help with daily activities compared to the state and nation.

More people provide unpaid care or do significant housework than in most areas. However, the proportion of volunteers is much lower than in similar areas.

There are 31 First Nations people in the area. This group has a median personal income that is far above the state and national figures, and 16.1% speak a First Nations language.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.3 people per household. Very few people live alone, and one-parent families are much less common than in most areas.

Almost every home is a separate house with three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare, as nearly half of all homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.

Most residents rely on cars, though 38.7% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the national figure. While public transport stops are common, only 0.9% of people use it to commute.

The community is very stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state and national averages.

More adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, and the unemployment rate is lower than the national figure.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score. While parks and transport are nearby, there are no grocery stores within a 15-minute walk.