Barragga Bay

This is an older community where 42.9% of people are aged 65 or over, far above the national figure of 17.2%. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 11.0%, which is well below the Australian average of 18.2%.

People born overseas make up 20.9% of the population, which is much higher than in similar areas, though still well below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant tongue, spoken by 97.8% of residents. Only 4.4% use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A striking 72.5% of residents report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

The community is highly qualified, with 41.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,187, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. This is consistent with the high proportion of retirees in the area.

Long-term health conditions are common, affecting 46.2% of residents, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. This includes a high rate of arthritis and mental health conditions.

Volunteering is very common here, with 36.3% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also high at 23.1%, though far fewer people care for children compared to the national average.

There are 3 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical person in this group is 68, far older than the national First Nations typical age of 24.

Homes are generally small, with a typical 2.1 people per home, which is a little below the national figure of 2.5. Most households are couples without children.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 61.9% owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Typical weekly rent is $242, well below the national average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Every single home has at least one motor vehicle.

About 33.0% of people moved house in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in other areas, with only 46.2% of adults active in the workforce. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is very car-dependent with a low walkability score of 0.5. While 62.7% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, there are no shops, schools, or health services within walking distance.