Bexhill

Bexhill is a family-oriented area where the typical resident is 44, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. It has a higher share of children under 15 than most areas and a much higher proportion of couples in de facto relationships than the state average.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 9.7% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Those with overseas roots most commonly trace their ancestry to England, Ireland, and Scotland.

English is the primary language here, with only 3.4% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%. Very few residents speak little or no English.

About 48.7% of residents identify as Christian, while 37.1% report having no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is a little below the national average.

The area is highly qualified, with a much higher share of adults holding bachelor degrees or higher than most similar areas. This is reflected in the local schools, which have a much higher advantage score than typical areas.

Typical weekly household income is $1,704, which is about the same as the national figure. However, the proportion of households earning over $3,000 a week is well below the state average.

Health profiles are in line with the rest of the country, with 27.1% of people reporting a long-term health condition and 8.1% living with a mental health condition.

Residents are very active in their community, with a volunteering rate of 20.2%, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a much higher rate of people caring for children unpaid compared to most areas.

First Nations households in Bexhill earn $2,499 weekly, which is far above the state and national averages. The typical age for First Nations residents is 30, making them noticeably older than the national average of 24.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per household. There are far fewer people living alone here than in the rest of the state, and a lower rate of one-parent families than the national average.

Separate houses make up nearly 90% of all homes, and 41.7% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. While many homes have three or more bedrooms, monthly mortgage payments are much higher than in most similar areas.

The area is very car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport and every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. Despite this, there are more public transport stops per 1,000 people than in most areas.

About 33.1% of the population moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average. However, the area has seen a much higher proportion of recent overseas arrivals than most similar places.

Many residents work in health care, social assistance, and education. While 61.9% of adults are working or looking for work, the proportion of full-time employees is among the lowest for its level.

Bexhill is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most homes are not within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.