Bayview

The area is far older than most, with children under 15 making up only 12.1% of the population. Seniors aged 65 and over are very common here at 40.6%, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries, and 28.3% of the population was born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

English is the main language for 88.5% of residents. While more people use another language at home here than in most similar areas, this is still far below the state average.

Christianity is the most common religion at 54.5%. Those reporting no religion make up 39.1% of the community, which is well above the New South Wales figure.

This is a highly qualified community where 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national average, and 64.7% of residents completed Year 12.

Bayview is a wealthy area where 34.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure of 22.6%. Typical family income is also among the highest for its level at $3,050 per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than elsewhere, affecting 33.6% of people. This is consistent with the older population, as 7.9% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is more common here than in the rest of the state at 17.4%. However, fewer people provide unpaid care or look after children compared to most areas.

There are 14 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical personal income for First Nations residents is $1,041, which is far above the national figure.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per household. Many people live alone, making up 36.4% of the community, which is well above the national average.

Home ownership is high, with 47.7% of homes owned outright. Renting is very rare at 6.9%, though typical weekly rents are among the highest at $850.

Working from home is very common here, with 45.1% of people doing so, far above the national figure. While public transport stops are plentiful, only 1.1% of people use them to commute.

About 30.4% of residents moved in the last five years, which is around the middle for its level. Recent arrivals from overseas are much less common here than in most areas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to other areas, at 45.0%. Many of those employed are professionals or managers, with a high percentage working in technical fields.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.4, far below the state average. This is likely due to the steep terrain and a lack of nearby groceries and health services.