Bawley Point

Bawley Point is far older than most areas, with a typical age of 56 and 29.4% of people aged 65 and over. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 14%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.7% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 46.2%, followed by Australian and Irish heritage.

English is the primary language here, with 92.2% using it at home. Only 2.6% of residents use another language, a figure far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

A majority of the community reports no religion, at 52.8%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 37.9%.

The area is well-qualified, with 27.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is a little above the national figure, though only 52.1% completed Year 12, which is well below the state average.

Typical weekly incomes are well below the national figures, with the typical household earning $1,240 and the typical person earning $666. Only 11.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.6% of residents. Arthritis is the most frequent condition, reported by 14.9% of the population.

Volunteering is very high at 24.1%, far above the state average of 13.0%. Residents also spend significantly more time on unpaid housework than people in most other areas.

There are 16 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group is far younger than the state and national averages, with a typical age of just 10 years.

Homes tend to be smaller than usual, with 2.2 people per household. About 26.4% of people live alone, which is a little above the state average.

The community consists almost entirely of detached houses (98.8%), and home ownership is very high, with 65.2% of homes owned outright. Renting is far less common here than in the rest of the state.

Cars are essential, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. However, 22.9% of the workforce works from home, which is slightly above the national figure.

About 33% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The number of adults working or looking for work is much lower than in most areas, at 45.1%. Construction and professional services are the main industries for those who are employed.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no schools within a 15-minute walk, and only 32.3% of homes are within walking distance of groceries.